Comparison

 I knew this pregnancy would be different, but I can't believe how much bigger I am and differently I am carrying.  Yet, even though I feel huge, I have gained about half the weight as I had by this time when I was pregnant with Ayden.

This is @ 28 weeks preggo with Ayden.

This is last week @ 27 weeks with baby girl - still have 3 more months to go!

Our Crazy and Creative Boy!

It was crazy hair day at school!  He talked about it for weeks leading up to it and was so excited when I told him we could buy some colored hairspray.  Turned out pretty cute :)

A few weeks ago, Ayden randomly asked if we had any big cardboard boxes because he wanted to make a helicopter.  After I went to Costco, I gave him those boxes, but he said they weren't big enough.  Luckily, daddy happened to see a HUGE box at work and brought it home.  Ken & Ayden built this awesome cardboard helicopter, complete with a turning propeller. Now we just have to figure out where to keep it for the next couple weeks before he is "done" with it.

Our little baseball player

We signed Ayden up for T-Ball this year. The season hasn't started yet, but Grandpa and Grandma Jill bought Ayden a "real" baseball glove.  Ayden has a pretty good arm, but definitely needs to work on the catching part.  He and Grandpa had fun playing catch in the front yard.

Our new niece!!

Violet Adellae Noelle Groom was born on January 12th.  She was 8 lbs and 21 inches long. A big baby, considering she was 10 days early!  Matthew and Dominique are such great parents.  I can't wait for our little girls to be great friends.

It worked out well that she delivered at the same hospital that I will be delivering at.  We got to see the labor and delivery rooms, waiting room, and regular rooms.  Ayden got to know his way around and see what it's like to have a baby (the kid-friendly parts). 

Ayden's first glimpse

So beautiful! LOVE the little bow the nurse made for her little hat!  I'm going to be making that request for our little one!

Auntie Jennifer

 Ayden is so sweet with her.  He is very gentle and was so excited that he "put her to sleep"