Babymoon

Alan and I learned a new term last night: Babymoon. It is apparently the last childless weekend getaway before you have a baby. Well we are doing this one right. My wonderful inlaws offered to take the kids for a few days, so we took adavantage of it for a quick getaway. We flew up to Pennsylvania yesterday and they met us at the airport to get the kids. No tears by them which was wonderful. Alan and I then headed to the Hudson River Valley to spend three nights at a wonderful little inn in Milton, NY--Buttermilk Falls Inn. Our room looks out into a flowery courtyard. We spent the morning on a little walk of the grounds, walking down to the Hudson River and looking out over an amazing overlook. It would be the most awesome place for a wedding. Getting ready to head to the included, delicious smelling breakfast at the inn and then off to site see. On the agenda for today: the Vanderbilt Mansion and the FDR museum and library.

We're having a . . . . . .

I am not sure if it is because it is our last baby or because the girls are so excited about having the baby, but I have been anxiously awaiting this ultrasound for weeks. For the big news. . . Not sure what to do with a boy, but ready or not, he is coming. Wow.

We took the girls so it would feel more real to them. They were excited to see the baby, but not so excited to hear the news of it being a boy. I explained to them that "you get what you get" to which Ellie promptly responded, " and you don't throw a fit." My wise little one. They were fairly attentive for the first ten minutes and then quickly were ready to move on to other things. I am always so amazed at ultrasounds to see how he is already a little person with hands and feet and fingers and toes--a truly amazing creation from God. Katelyn was a little sensitive to "how are we going to get him out" and whether it would hurt. They most definitely will not be in the room for all that. But most of all I am feeling blessed that so far everything looks healthy whether it was a boy or a girl.

So we are very excited as we continue on this adventure called parenthood. It seems that a new gender chapter is about to be opened. Wish us luck and lots of advice on what to do with little boys. Alan will be very pleased to have some additional testosterone in the house. So far he has had to rely on Scotty.

4th of July festivities

We had a busy day today. Our neighborhood had a 4th of July parade where all the kids decorate their bikes and parade around the neighborhood, followed by lots of watermelon. The pool was packed with families, along with free food and a DJ. We visited with lots of neighbor friends.  Ellie is actually starting to swim without her floaties which she is very proud of, although it tires her out. Luckily, that translates into a nice afternoon nap. 

Post nap, we went to the Crowell family's annual 4th of July party. There were kids galore, a pool and even our own fireworks display. Even the rain turned out to be an enjoyable event for the girls. All in all, a very fulfilling day with lots of friends and fun.