A bit behind ...

I can't even begin to wrap my mind around trying to blog about the happenings of the last three weeks ... so instead of looking back I'm going to just start with a clean slate and move forward. Briefly, I'll say that we spent time in five different states, saw an unbelievable amount of family on both sides, we saw a few college buddies and made it home safely! Ethan, Claire and I had an awesome road trip in the midst of all the traveling. I absolutely love road trips with Ethan. I love our conversations, discussions and the opportunity to talk about what God's been teaching us. Honestly, we need to drive somewhere once a month ...

My little girl is so stinking big. We are so happy to be back at home doing life "as normal". Ethan helped get the house back in order yesterday, we are caught up on laundry and we are excited for our first week home!

Ethan and I got to see our little baby "bean" a couple of weeks ago through an ultrasound at 13 weeks. It was so nice to get see the baby's face, fingers and little body. The second pregnancy is so different from the first - mostly due to the fact that you don't have as much free time to reflect on things. We find out the sex in November and I think that will really help us settle in to the idea that we are going to be parents of TWO this Spring! I'm so very thankful for our community here in Austin and the support we have as we start another new chapter very soon!

I'm thrilled to say that I'm feeling like my old self again! I've been cooking again since we've been home and have reclaimed the motivation that I tend to lose between weeks 8 - 13 of pregnancy. Thankful to be back in the game.

Here are just a few pictures to share from the last few weeks ...

At the Kansas City Zoo

At the Kansas City Zoo

At the Kansas City Zoo

Lake DeGray, Arkansas

Lake DeGray, Arkansas

Lake DeGray, Arkansas

My daredevil outside today ...

My daredevil outside today ...