sneak peek

Yesterday was our 19-week ultrasound ...

Our first real "look" at the newest member of our family.

While the experience wasn't new, it was just as surreal as the first time around.

We really are pregnant (again).

That really is a baby (again).

He/she will really be part of our family in a few short months (again).

Are we really ready for this (again)?

Despite my growing midsection, it is still hard for me to wrap my mind around that fact that I'm carrying a second life around with me wherever I go ... The often blurry images on the ultrasound (and on the printed photo sheets we get to take home) help to make it more real.

That really is a baby in there.

Since we elected to not find out the sex (just like we did with Malcolm), all we know is our second child is healthy, has all of his/her limbs, and is growing according to schedule.

But that is enough for now and we are excited to see what the future will bring.

sometimes vampires are cute

Halloween is always (and has been) one of my favorite holidays, but I'm enjoying it even more now that I have a kid of my own.

Although Malcolm didn't quite "get" the trick-or-treating (he was more than happy to let his Dad pull him from door to door in his wagon and sit quietly while we did all the work), he did seem to get a kick out of being his beloved "Count" for a day. His costume was a bit more labor-intensive to create than last year's duds, but it was well worth the time and money I spent! Not only did he win "Best Child's Costume" at a local church event, but Malcolm also loved running around in it ...

(After a little motherly persuasion, of course!)

And what could be cuter than hearing that familiar "Ah! Ah! Ah!" laugh over and over again?

Black hooded sweatshirt: Rabbit Skins ($20.00)
Felt/supplies for faux shirt and sash: Pat Catan's Craft Store ($1.50)
Fabric for cape: JoAnn Fabrics ($14.00)
Fleece pants: Old Navy ($7.00)
Socks: Circo (gift)
Shoes: Starter (thrifted for $1.50)

I can't wait to see what next Halloween will bring ...

I'm sure I'll enjoy the challenge of coming up with (and creating?!) two costumes instead of one!

one dozen

Twelve years ago, a boy asked a girl to go out with him.


Her life hasn't been the same since.

track suit superstar

With what what we thought could be the last burst of nice fall weather over the weekend, Malcolm and I took some time to enjoy the great outdoors.

After a nice mother/son lunch on the patio, Malcolm was ready to take the yard by storm.



Then he was ready to take the ol' wagon for a spin.

Track suit: DC Superfriends (birthday gift)
Turtleneck: Electric Kids(thrifted for $0.50)
Socks: Circo (gift)
Shoes: Starter (thrifted for $1.50)

Once that got old, rolling in the front yard (and its scattered piles of leaves) was tons of fun!


While we didn't leave our house, it was a very nice afternoon ... I have a feeling we'll both be pretty depressed when these types of days are behind us!

lunch with a two-year-old

It was all his idea ...





(And, yes, he finished the entire sandwich.)