Big Sister in Training

Last week we had Ryan, Nina and Baby Madison over for dinner. Lizzie was pretty much at Madison's side the whole night, even during the diaper changes. It was really cute to watch and she was really very careful with her. I have a good feeling she will be ready when it's time to be Big Sis to her new baby brother. The highlight for Liz was when she got to hold baby Madison! I think you can see the excitement in her face. It almost looks like Madison (4 weeks old here) was smiling!

IT'S A BOY!!!!!

I had my 20-week ultrasound today and was shocked to find out I am having a boy! At first, he made it difficult for us to see with his legs crossed (just like big sis, Liz) but after some wiggles and shakes to my belly, he showed us! I'm so excited, but a little scared too. I feel so unprepared for this....

I come from a family of 4 girls and after I had Elizabeth, I thought for sure I was going to have all girls too. This really came as a BIG surprise and I am glad I didn't wait to be surprised at the birth because now I have time to prepare!!

It was really fun because we had Lizzie with us so she was able to see the baby and hear his little heartbeat. After we told her it was a boy, she kept saying, "I got boy!" We told her she is having a little brother and whether she gets that or not, she smiled and that made me happy. I held her as we walked to the car and said, "Lizzie, we're having a boy! What are we gonna do?" She shrugged her shoulders and in her cute little voice said, "I dunno!" Then, during the drive home she was waving her fist in the air chanting, "Brother! Brother! Brother!" It was so sweet. She totally melted my heart today : )

Here are some sonogram pics and I think Todd took a video of Liz, so I'll try and get that up soon too. By the way....almost everyone I have told has had the same reaction which is, "Todd must be so happy/excited." In reality, he could not care less. He seemed indifferent to the whole thing. As I recall, he had a huge smile and lots of excitement when we found out we were having a girl with Liz.....Oh well, he already has his daddy's girl, right? My turn!! Yay! So excited!

BABIES BABIES!

*Left: Tiffany with handsome baby Colton, right: Nina with beautiful baby Madison, middle: I think you know us!

I am just so excited right now because two of my favorite cousins (well they are my cousins' wives but I say cousins) just had their babies these last 2 weeks. Babies have definitely been the hot topic with the Wittmer side of the family lately! Ryan & Nina had their beautiful baby girl, Madison Ryan Wittmer on August 21st. Then, on September 2nd (barely, 11:55pm) Colton Michael Kenneth Wittmer was born to Eric, Tiffany and Big Sister Ashlyn (18 mos).

It is so much fun to see Lizzie with the new babies and gives me a really good feeling about how she will be as a big sister when we have our baby in February. With my other cousin due in March, my Grandma will have gone from 0 to 6 great-grandchildren in less than 3 years! She is super happy and always talks about what wonderful blessings babies are. Even when you already know it or feel the same way, it's nice to hear from other people once in awhile. Especially when you are having one those days with your terrible-two-toddler. It is good to be reminded in some way of how truly blessed you are to have them in your life. How wonderful it is that Heavenly Father gives us the opportunity to bring His children into this world. Building a family is the most fulfilling part of my life. I am so grateful for my little family!