Race Day-Kids Run

We love our neighborhood.  Everyone is friendly, we feel safe and they even plan fun events to do as a community.  They recently held a Kid's 1K Race for all the little ones in the area.  It was hilarious to watch a bunch of little people take off with a running jolt as the whistle blew and then crash into each other as they tried to get their footing right. I should have filmed the event but you get the idea.  There were a few collisions as they cruised the path, but they all made it to the finish line.  Both girls completed the race and felt so cool when they were given a medal at the end. The kids all felt like celebrities with neighbors and family cheering them on at the finish line.  I hope they do this event every year, we loved it.  One of the most entertaining factors was the fact Kate insisted that she have her Sunday shoes on for the race.  I tried to convince her otherwise, but there was no changing her mind. (This princess business is serious stuff. Ha!) They made it through their first 1K with only a bruise and a few blisters. ;) Such a great day.

Kate doing her 'stretches'.

 Abby and some of her friends.

Getting ready to go.

 Kate crossing the finish line and getting her medal, it was pretty cute.

Surprise!

I think I'm still in shock about the whole 'gender reveal' at the doctors this week.  We have been calling this baby 'Sister' for the past 4 months.  I was totally convinced it was a girl and even had a name picked out.  When the doctor showed that the baby is most definitely a boy I couldn't believe it.  Of course, since I didn't believe what I saw on the ultra sound, he zoomed in close to prove there was no question. Ha!  I didn't tell the girls what we were having so Brett could surprise them when he came home from work.  I told them he would come home with either blue or pink and whatever color it was determined if it was a boy or girl. Once the girls knew a surprise was coming the anxiety levels rose to a high degree and the minutes ticked by very slowly. ;)  They were so excited to see if they were having a brother or sister. The moment finally came when daddy had arrived and rang the doorbell.  Two excited little girls ran down the hall squealing the whole way. It was fun to see them so happy about having a brother.

No matter the gender, boy or girl, we very blessed and grateful to have this little baby join our family.   Can't wait to meet baby boy in March 2014!