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>> July 26, 2011
Today we had our 20 week ultrasound for baby #2. When I was pregnant with Carter, I had no doubt he was a boy. But, this baby I wasn't too sure. I ended up thinking boy because the pregnancies have been so similiar - no nausea or vomiting, feeling great and having the exact same cravings!
So, it came as quite a surprise when we found out our little GIRL will be arriving in December. I cried, Matt grinned from ear to ear and we are both already so in love. It'll be a whole new world with a girl. I have learned to love fire trucks, loud animal sounds, choo choo trains and dirt but will now experience tutus, pigtails and tea parties! Oh my goodness, what an adventure we have waiting for us!
Our little girl was quite stubborn during the ultrasound. We are hoping this isn't a reflection of her personality! She just wanted to sit very, very low and although she'd move quite a bit, it was never in the direction she needed to go for some good pictures!
Waving hi to mom and dad!
Cute little hand.
And adorable toes!
And proof she's a girl!!!
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Playing blocks.
We went to a barbeque last night at a friends house. There were about 5 other kids Carter's age, but all girls. And, there was a pool. Being the boy he is, Carter wasted no time jumping in (fully clothed), splashing around and scaring all the little girls out of the pool. Luckily, everyone else laughed too and we got to learn a lesson about splashing and apologizing after he dried off!
This morning Carter grabbed the camera out of my hand and took his first self-portrait! Yes, it's a little close (we'll have to work on the zoom option) but still, he's one proud boy.
I love that he is tossing away the JoAnn Fabrics coupons to read more about Best Buy. Typical boy.
Matt is turning the big 3-0 this week. We already went to Hawaii (thanks Vance's!) in May for an early celebration, but wanted to continue celebrating this weekend. Luckily, the crummy weather held out long enough for us to go to the zoo. We both haven't been to Pt. Defiance Zoo in years. It was a super fun day!
Carter loved seeing the animals but could have probably stayed in the Kids Fun Zone all day long. Slides, a spray park, jungle gym and lots of space to run around and get out all that energy!
There was a small petting zoo area to feed the goats. We were both a little hesitant at first (notice me keeping his fingers as far away as possible from the hungry goat!) 
Then we both warmed up to the idea. 
And, he loved it! So did the goats. They were crazy for that food!
Matt's parents and brother joined us for the day. I didn't really take any other pictures of animals partly because I think we've all seen a monkey and tiger in our life and there isn't really a need for me to post a picture of one on this blog.
We couldn't end the day without buying something at the gift shop. Carter's first zookeeper hat. I think I have a great idea for a halloween costume!
Our attempt at a family picture. We were all a bit tired and hungry at this point so someone wasn't too interested in capturing a family memory. Oh well. (see first picture - for some reason I couldn't for the life of me get that darn picture to move down here!)
Patiently waiting for our table. 
Such a fun day. Happy (early) 30th Birthday Matt!!!
