Pregnancy Photos

Well, I decided I wasn't making the same mistake this pregnancy that I made with my first - I was getting pregnant photos taken no matter what! So thanks to my sweet friend Heidi for doing me the favor. I absolutely love these photos (we got them taken yesterday and I've already edited them all and chosen my favorites). I can't stop looking at them! If any of you reading this are from the era where showing a pregnant belly was shameful, I apologize, but I think it's one of the most beautiful things in the world. I'll just share my absolute favorites.

So I Lied!

I know in the little post below I said I wouldn't be back before Jordan was born, but I did want to add a few things.

First of all, do you know what this is?

This is a "Belted Kingfisher", and if you show Harlie its photo, she can name it, along with a Rock Dove, a Blue Jay, and a number of other birds. She has a knack for memorizing anything you tell her.

This morning, she said to me "My nostrils are itchy." We also had a conversation the other day about what "pupils" are and why we all have them in our eyes, and a few days before that we discussed which pronouns to use in a number of cases.

I don't know what to do with her... I'm wondering what you fellow parents suggest for a child so eager to learn everything. She's at this rate going to be old for her grade because of her birthday and school cut-off dates, but I don't think that's the best idea for her. I'm wondering what all of you think of starting school early, or what other things you've enrolled your children in to keep them occupied. Any advice would be greatly appreciated - you can comment if it's small, or email me (timelessfoto@hotmail.com) if you have lengthy advice. Thanks in advance!

Getting Ready....

Hi everyone! I thought I should maybe get some Christmas photos on here before I have new information for you on our little baby due to come soon! Jordan is growing RAPIDLY and I am rapidly GROWING. I hate to say it, but I am very much ready for her to get out of me. I was not this uncomfortable with Harlie, and it's getting pretty miserable. I have a headache every day now, because of the lack of sleep... Oh well. I know it really is all worth it in the end. But my mood is not as great as of late, so I want to get Christmas photos on here before I lose all drive to do so. Anyway, we are all doing well, and things are pretty much in order here - I even have most of my customer orders completed and out of here; I should be able to complete the others in a short amount of time. Enjoy the photos!

Scott, Jen, Zoey, Roger, Brian, Gloria, Mike, Harlie, and Me on Christmas Day

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We tried to get a cute photo of Harlie and Zoey.... well, it's near impossible to get a 2-year-old to sit still and hold a 2-month-old without making her cry!
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Sweet little Zoey!

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Harlie and Daddy "playing" the piano

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Aunt Bonnie receiving her home-made ornaments from Harlie

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My ADORABLE Grandma

(by the way, her sweatshirt was detailed by my cousin Trish - she's now selling some items, and they are all BEAUTIFUL. Check them out here - http://www.critterbugandcricket.blogspot.com/)

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My little Har squeezing one of her new toys

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Spike helping Harlie open one of her gifts - he LOVES opening presents (even more than she does)

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My little guy enjoying one of his new toys (yes - he gets spoiled, too!)

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Well, I don't promise much before Jordan's arrival.... hopefully next month I'll have some new adorable photos for you!

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a great celebration to ring in the new year. We had a nice evening with family, and Harlie asked to go to bed around 9:30, so today we have a sweet little girl in a good mood. This is the year my second little girl will be born, so I'm already excited about 2010!