The first of many comparisons

The picture on the bottom is Piper's first ultrasound at 20 weeks, and the top is Brother at 19 weeks. Their noses look the same to me, but I think they'll have different mouths. I can't wait to see them together in person!

Don't let that pink dress and sparkling white bow fool you...

Introducing.....

BABY BROTHER!!!

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definitely a boy

"Hi, mom!"

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And of course I've already been shopping!

Brother measures exactly as he should for his gestational age and weighs about 10 ounces right now. The ultrasound technician told us that everything looks good, but we'll get a full report from my OB at my next appointment.

I don't think I've mentioned on here that I've been feeling his movements for over two weeks now. However, during the ultrasound he was curled up into a little ball, nestled up against the side of my uterus. And he didn't really want to be disturbed, either.

It's so strange to be writing about a boy!

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17 Months--in pictures!

1. Drinking through a straw

2. Eating lots and lots of green bell peppers

3. Pool time!

4. Getting the hang of eating with utensils

5. Peek a boo!

6. Climbing

7. Climbing

8. Climbing

(this evening I found her ON TOP of the table)

9. Playing in her newly defined play area

10. Climbing

11. Story time with Daddy

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Josh and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary today. We thank God each day for bringing us together and blessing us with our own family!

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Zoo!

On what was literally the hottest day of the year so far, Piper and I joined Baker and Charlotte at the Nashville Zoo. Notice the time of the picture above? That's right--it was over 90 degrees before 9:00 in the morning. But we knew it would be hot and prepared for it.

The babies got to ride around together in my new-to-me double stroller. They did great and didn't seem to be bothered by the heat at all. Of course, we kept them supplied with lots of water and juicy snacks.

One of our first stops was the little train. Piper was so serious the entire time we were at the zoo, as evidenced by her expression here. I think she thought she would miss something if she smiled!

Just as we'd thought, the babies loved the petting zoo. Piper ran around calling all the goats "gogs." She absolutely would not touch them, though.

This goat tried to eat my shoes. Really--I'm going to have to replace one of my shoelaces.

Here she is pointing to the silly "gogs."

Contemplating climbing in with the camels.

Before we left, all four of us rode the carousel. Piper loved looking at all the different animals, but she was terrified once the ride actually began. I think you can tell how much she liked the experience by the grip she has on my shirt (not to mention the look on her face!).

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On the way home for the 4th weekend, Piper and I found a fun way to pass time in the car. FYI: Bringing her finger tips together is the sign for "more", and patting her chest is the sign for "please". (Don't get a crick in your neck--sorry!)

Anyone who's spent a morning with Josh knows the horrible noise he makes when brushing his teeth. We've been coaching Piper on the noises animals make, and apparently she picked up on her Daddy's noise as well (without coaching).


Typical morning shenanigans at the Herring house--notice that Piper keeps looking at herself in the reflection of the dishwasher.

A day at the park

It was brought to my attention over the holiday weekend that I was not being a very good blogger. It's true that I haven't posted much lately, but that isn't because we haven't been doing anything. In fact, the opposite is true. We've been so busy having summer fun that I haven't had much time to take pictures, much less blog. One of our favorite outings has been going to a park about 15 minutes away from our house. This park has a fantastic playground, and Piper loves it. The first thing she does after we get there is stop and point at all the fun obstacles and kids playing (see above picture). Once she surveys the land, she's off exploring. There aren't many pictures of her cute face in this post because I'm following behind her as she runs around!

going in the teepee

waiting for her turn to ride the lady bug

cautiously crossing the rubber bridge

walking around on the benches

playing in the dirt/mulch

snack time!