You knew it was coming..........

First of all, I am loving the holiday season this year. I feel like this Christmas season has been so busy, and so fun. I don't know why this time around I have been so much more excited, maybe its because Lynlee is more aware of what's going on and has learned every Christmas song on the radio.... Or maybe its because I just love the way our home feels around Christmas time. I love the lights all over the house, and the decorations and most of all the way the Christmas tree makes our house smell. (by the way, Jason picks his Christmas trees almost solely on their smell. He actually asks the tree guys, "Which tree smells the best?" and then he goes from there.)

But probably the biggest reason I have been so excited and happy this season is because we are FINALLY expecting our second little baby!!! I'm sure most of you know, but this time around took a lot longer than expected. Its always a little rough when you are ready to have another and you want it so badly, and it doesn't happen, it can get a little frustrating. Ok, more than a little frustrating. It can be really hard.

I am 16 weeks officially, which seems crazy to think about because it seems to have gone by super fast. I must say, this pregnancy has been a piece of cake compared to my first pregnancy. I have actually really enjoyed being pregnant. If I heard anyone say they enjoyed being pregnant when I was pregnant with Lynlee, I may or may not have wanted to slap them in the face. I wonder if a lot of it has to do with feeling so much more gratitude this time around for being able to be pregnant in the first place. I think that when you want something so bad, especially something you feel like is a righteous desire, and it doesn't happen, it sure is a humbling and faith building experience. I can't even express how grateful I am, and how lucky I feel to be able to have another little baby join our family. What a blessing these little babies truly are.

We will find out what we are having January 13th, and I am super excited to find out. I bet its a boy. But that's just my opinion, take it for what its worth, and I guess we'll see in January!

Family Pictures 2011!

My sister in law took our pictures this year, and I love them. She has a blog if you want to check out some of her stuff, its jennettejenkins@blogspot.com. Check it out, she's amazing!