So Surprised!

On Sunday we got home from a very fun Thanksgiving in Utah but I think I've decided after much stress, worry and a very long time in the car that we won't be driving over the mountains in a blizzard ever again! Our trip on the road both going to and coming home from Salt Lake was very scary. However, we made it home safe and sound and right on time for me to get to my ultrasound appointment Monday morning.
I was so surprised to find out we are having A BOY! I knew for sure it was a girl because of the symptoms I had at the beginning of this pregnancy but the little guy was very willing to show us I was wrong! He is very active, both the doctor and the technician were saying, (though I specifically ordered a passive child) and I'm wondering what that might mean...? More that anything though, I am very grateful to have learned that he is healthy and growing right on target. I like hearing words like "normal" and "healthy" and "going well". For now, we are excited to start getting ready for another little guy around here, which we are all very excited about!

Our most excellent night

The costumes were great, it didn't rain (mostly) and it wasn't very cold outside. Halloween was a very exciting day at our house and I can very honestly say that I'm glad it's over. The kids were adorable and very funny, but I think we are all still recovering from the lack of sleep the entire week because the littles were so excited.

We had a mermaid (she picked it out herself), an Indian (he wouldn't even consider anything else because he got to carry around a bow and arrow), and a Tigger (he didn't have a choice because it was the only costume in the box that fit...it was a perfect fit for his personality, however).

Another look at our beautiful mermaid...fins and all

He wanted a close up of his lost tooth

And he is just adorably cute!

The most original costume...a Chinese Devil Clown...his very own creation and yes, he is the dad of the family. (He actually won the best costume award at his office)

I was a queen but there were no pictures (who wants to see a chubby pregnant woman, anyway?)
We didn't coordinate or match in any way but still had a blast! We LOVE Halloween!