21 Months...

My amazing girl,

You are 21 months old today. I am so loving this phase you are in. But what phase do I not love? Except for your cranky, whiny, clingy, purposeful defiant moments of each stage! I love you and tell you EVERY day.

Yesterday we got to see pics of your sweet little sister growing inside mommy's tummy. You are still pretty clueless that in less than 5 months your life will change dramatically. I pray you take it all in stride and it is the best change.

You are cracking me up these days and I hope I can remember all the things you are doing now. Here's a list of your cute little personality shining:

~ You say "yee-haw" when you see a horse, or cowboy, or hear country music...so darn adorable!

~ You are still an outside loving girl...everyday (weather permitting) we go to the park to slide and swing and play in the sand box, and walk around, and visit the ducks.

~ You mimick and repeat so much of what anyone says. You grab my hands or daddy's hands and say "Come On".

~ You love breakfast just like your momma! This is the meal you eat best everyday! I can't blame you.

~ You are becoming much more selfish...saying mine and grabbing things away from other kids. I don't like this, but I know it's a part of your development. We are teaching you to say sorry and to be nice. There are still occasional tantrums though. 

~ You still love music and dancing. 

~ You are still loving books, but it has now become a major part of your bed time routine. 

~ You still let mommy rock and sing to you before a nap and bed, but when you're done with it you say  "night night" and lunge toward your crib.

~ You are becoming very interested in the potty. You've even gone on it once or twice. We got you your own little one, but have yet to dive into that!

~ I think I will write this one for years: But MICKEY is still your favorite, along with Minnie, Daisy, and Donald :)

~ Right now, your favorite food for lunch or dinner is usually soup. You say it so cute! You are also a pretty mean spaghetti "noodle" eater! 

~ You are learning your colors and numbers. I am so proud of you. Your favorite color is still yellow! 

~ Oh how could I forget? You my dear are mimicking, like I said...and last weekend you watched Duke pee on a tree and proceeded to do it too. I wasn't quick enough to get a pic of you with your leg hiked up, but I did get a pic of you squatting. LOL...I mean I was crying...I was laughing so hard. Your daddy, Grammy, and Grandpa were all there to witness this. You are too funny. 

~ Gosh, I know I'm forgetting so many things. But just know you are one loved little girl. I pray we can be the parents God needs us to be to lead and guide you to Him. We pray for your salvation. We are so excited and blessed to watch you grow and learn. My heart is full with joy and love for you!

Here is an instagram collage and some sweet pics I got for your 21 month/valentine photo shoot!

Only 80% sure...

Well, of course, baby wasn't the most cooperative. Just like miss Campbell in utero. But Dr. B is about 80% sure baby #2 is a..............................GIRL! He saw no boy parts whatsoever, but was never given a clear shot of the girly parts. We will go back in 4 weeks for another doctor appointment and to do a gender confirmation sono, but my heart is telling me I'm gonna have 2 girls so we are going with it! Of course, we won't do anything drastic until we know for sure :)

Baby looked so healthy and exactly how she should. What a blessing! I'm just a little overjoyed that miss Campbell is going to grow up with a sister. There is nothing like that special bond! I feel like I can start thinking about names and actually preparing to have another baby around. So, so thrilled. My heart is overflowing.

Thank you Jesus for this precious child!

Just 5 more days...

In just 5 more days, we will hopefully find out if our next sweet baby is going to be a boy or a girl! I posted a poll in the sidebar for any of my readers...(not that there's many) to give me their guess on boy or girl! I'm getting so excited and anxious to find out.

I had pretty vivid dreams last night that we had a baby boy! What a shock that would be to my world, but it would be a blessing all the same! I can't say I have a guess either way. No specific feelings or anything. But Tuesday morning can't get here soon enough!

Let me know your guesses. I'd love to see them! Pretty sure the next post will be announcing the gender of baby #2! Sweet, sweet baby, we already love you and can't wait to meet you! We're just about half way there!

Snow Day + what else has been happening around here lately...

So yesterday we woke up to a nice little surprise...SNOW! I'm not that big on snow, especially when I have to get out in it, but luckily it was my day off, and Campbell and I needed to enjoy the snow. You see, at Christmas, when we got all that snow, both she and I were sick. Not a little sick, but pretty bad; me more than her. We just couldn't take advantage of it then, but we decided to yesterday. This was her first experience in the snow, besides looking out the window at it, and she loved it! Of course, she mostly wanted to eat it...but we enjoyed those sweet moments together and I brought my camera! She had to bring along her shopping cart, not really sure why, but why not?! Enjoy these pics!

Other things happening, well, yes I missed having a 20 month post for my girl! In 4 short months she will turn 2 and in 5 1/2 short months she will become a big sister! We are so excited :) Campbell Grace is quite the talker. She is also quite the toddler. Doing your normal, defiance, about to turn 2 things. She tests my patience daily and sees what she can get away with. I'm learning everyday how to parent. Most days are full of joy and laughter and a little frustration. I hear this is totally normal and may only get worse before it gets better.

All she wants to do is watch Mickey Mouse and Cinderella (mic nouse, and lella). She could sit for hours in a trance and watch them. Some days that can be helpful, but most it can be hard, because when I want her to play with her toys or color with me, she begs for TV. We are working on it.

Campbell is constantly pointing and naming all sorts of things. Her vocabulary has just taken off. It's fun to hear that sweet little voice everyday.

She has recently moved up to 2T clothing for the most part. She still wears 24 month and some 18-24 month, but she is so tall that 2T fits really well. Size 4 diapers still.

She's such a joy and blessing to us! We're half way to 21 months now :)

On another note, I'm feeling so much better this month and this baby is moving ALL AROUND! This is the best thing about pregnancy, hands down. We are 17 weeks this week, and in 3 short weeks we get to see him or her! Praying that this baby is healthy and growing right on track! So thankful for this sweet life!

Hope you all have a blessed week :)

finally....

If you've seen my facebook or instagram then you already know...or if you are a close friend or family, but we are so excited to announce we are expecting baby #2!  We are finally home from our crazy 2 week whirlwind and I finally have my laptop with me. It had these sweet pics of my girl in her BIG SISTER tshirt! This summer is definitely gonna be a memorable one!