4th of July Fun

The kids helped me make some treats to share with their cousins at Grandma's and Grandpa's tomorrow.

First up, Rice Krispy Treat wands (idea inspired by here)...

 Next, slice and bake sugar cookies with red and blue sprinkles...

 Finally, Do-A-Dot flags...this was really easy, and the kids love using these "paints"...go here for the free flag download!

City for the Day

 We spent yesterday afternoon in Chicago at Uncle Warren's place.  In addition to doing the big gender reveal, we played in the pool (indoor one, while it was storming outside) and at the park.   We cooked out and had a great time with family!

 Views from Warren's place...

 Pool time!

 Park Time!

 

 Picnic Time!

Reveal

 Yesterday, I had an ultrasound to find out the gender of our sweet baby.  I had the tech write down whether it was a boy or a girl and seal it in an envelope.  It has taken all of my self-control to not take a secret peek into that envelope!

We put the envelope in the care of Uncle Kyle, and he helped orchestrate things so that we, along with our family (Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Warren, Auntie Kir, Uncle Jon, Evangeline, Zachary, and Auntie Heidi) would all be surprised together.  Thanks, Kyle, for helping make this happen!

Nana and Papa, we missed having you there, but hopefully these pictures give you at least a little glimpse into the fun reveal.

First, some pictures of our sweet babe...

Ultrasound Images, 16 weeks

Profile

Arm & Leg

Little feet crossed at the ankles

Snuggly

Cuddly

Sweet

The big reveal!

Pink or blue?  I'll let the pictures tell the story!  (Thanks, Dad, for taking the pictures for us.)

Caleb was so excited to explain to everyone how this was going to work.

 

As you probably figured out, those pink balloons mean....GIRL!  We are blessed to be adding another sweet little girl to our family.  God is good!