Gender of Baby #2

Have to share a cute moment...As Ryder was jumping on the couch a couple minutes ago, big huge giggly smile on his face, in only his medium sized onesie (yes, it's a bit too small)...I thought I'd engage in a little conversation:

I asked Ryder if the baby in my tummy was a boy or a girl...he enthusiastically responded "A girl!"
Then I asked if he wanted the baby to be a boy or a girl...he shouted "A boy!"
Too cute.  Its funny because just earlier today I was telling Shawn I have a feeling it's going to be a girl. 
Only 7 more weeks and we'll know if we're right :)

Ah, yes, then as soon as he responded to my second question, he launched himself off the couch.  Not onto pillows, just onto a blanket or two.  My heart skipped a beat, but then there were giggles all around :)

Wordless Wednesday

Family Fridays

Last week I started working four days a week.  I felt Ryder was growing so fast that I wanted to take advantage of this small window of time before he starts school.  I am so incredibly thankful that our family is in a position to be able to reduce my hours (and pay) and that my company was willing to be flexible.  I love our this new arrangement already.  Here's our first day at home in photos:

6:30am - Blueberry waffles for Ryder and daddy

8:00am - Indoor "sandbox" play

We finally got to do a bunch of activities from my toddler books that we rarely have time for.  In addition to oatmeal sandbox play, we played with ice cubes and did pumpkin art.

10:30am - Out for a run

Unfortunately, he fell asleep...but I was nice enough to wake him when we got to the playground :)

Noon  - Daddy's home for lunch

Which means silliness and snuggles :)

1:00pm - Naptime

Meaning study time for mom :)

4:00pm - Halloween party playdate

This means I get to be a full time mom 3 days a week and an architect 4 days a week...So far, that's a pretty good balance :)

Wordless Wednesday

(trampoline giggles!)

Apple Orchard

Last Sunday, we met up with Grandpa Bob, Auntie Brittany and the Tisdell family at an apple orchard.  Then we met the Munasinghe's for lunch.  It was so beautiful that we were able to eat outside on the patio - in OCTOBER! We definitely savored this last day in the 80's :)

Mom's First Haircut

Yep...mom's first time cutting Ryder's hair...It's definitely not perfect, but it turned out pretty cute.  And he was way overdue!  (I owe a huge thank you to Jen for sending me step-by-step instructions on how to do this!!) 

Before

After :)

Cousin Autumn's 2 Year Pics

Last Saturday, I spent the morning with my sweet little niece, taking her 2 year photos.  She is so adorable, I had to share a couple of my favs from our photo session.