Ok, pictures first.

Aunt B let Landen come swim with her at her work. He had so much fun!

Chad has started to take Landen to Lowe's on Saturdays for the children's workshop. Although Landen is just a little younger than most, he sure tried to take over and pretend he knew what was going on!

Nothing goes by him, honestly, i think that he thinks he is older that he really is.

Ok, so I realize I said I would update this after my doctor last week. But here is what the doctor said. The baby is laying really low on sciatic nerve (spelling), which is the result of a lot of my cramping and back pain. However, she is not worried, just wants me to put my feet up at night and really start taking it a little more easy! Yeah Right! :)

Baby looks great. Another ultra sound confirmed yes indeed Landen will have a little sister. And of course I have already ventured into a few stores and sales to look at pink! :)

As of last week I have gained a bout 14 pounds. Much different than with Landen. I think I was already up to 20 by now and I was already swelling. Cross our fingers that doesn't happen again! Anyways, names we have it narrowed down. Please let us know what you think of how to spell. Although this is not a for sure not, we are pretty sure:

Either:

Addalee

Adalee

Adaley

Addaley

And just in case this baby is a boy, we have that name as well, but we wont give that away until baby would get here! :)

We are almost paci free. Here is one last shot! Also, for the past week Landen has been asking "I potty" so we went ahead and started to put him on the potty, except he will NOT sit. He tells us no and says stand. So we are teaching him to stand. He is such a small little guy, he just looks so cute standing to go potty. But anyways, he does try everytime and he pushes so hard, most of the time at least a little comes out and he gets super excited. But, he is only 21 months so we aren't pushing it too much. Such a big boy!

Here are some videos. First one is of landen at the pool.

This is Landen tonight dancing before bedtime. He just cracks me up sometimes. I dont know why! :)

Yes we are still here!

Yes, I know, it has been forever. With my praticum I feel sooo tired all the time and I am simply too lazy to keep this thing up. However, graduation information is out and therefore the count down has begun. I can not believe the changes we have had in 3 years since starting my Masters. Started a new job, started the Masters program, found out I was preggo, had Landen, quit my job, worked at a daycare part-time, worked 25 hours a week for 16 weeks for my first praticum, found out I was preggo again, and now working 40 hours a week (for free once again) with my finally placement, all while taking a full load of clases. It has been a challange, however, would not change anything. I am proud of myself and thankful for the patience and support of my family!



Here are some pictures. Baby #2 update: I am currently about 22/21 weeks. They aren't sure, I am measuring small once again so they are pushing my due date back! So we will see. I have a ton of ultra sounds pictures, however, we have unpluged the scanner. Baby looks great! So the big news . . . . they said at 13/14 weeks they thought baby was a boy . . . however . . . at 18/19 they said . . . girl! So basically I am confused and not sure what to think! Of course happy with whatever we just want a healthy baby, but it would be nice to have one of each.



Here is my 20/21 week belly picture. I am feeling pretty good. Like I said, just super tired and lots of back pain. I go to the doctor tomorrow, so we should find out more!






Silly Landen! Look at those blues!







Mommy with Landen. Yes, he can look sweet, however, his new favorite word is NOOO. Yes, he says it all the time. He is becoming more of a stinker, but both Chad and I can't help but laugh at the way he acts. Although it is a pain, it is also such joy to see his little independent attitude.





He looks so innocent!

15 wk!!!

I am 15 1/2 weeks along. I can't believe I am starting to show so soon! Things are going good. I started my praticum a few weeks ago. It has been a BIG adjustment for everyone, but we are starting to get more used to it. Landen has been sooo tired since changing around his sleep times. He went to bed the other night at 6:30pm slept straight through until 6:00 the next morning, his teacher at daycare said he fell asleep during lunch, and then he took a 2 hour nap! Last night he slept 11 1/2 hours, took a 30 minute nap this morning, and then a 3 hour nap this afternoon! He is sooooo funny! He has begun to really talk. He knows a ton of words and says them daily, and I can actually understand what he is saying, which is so fun! He has such a cute little voice.

Anyways, here is my 15 week belly picture!



A few pics of baby! They said that baby is right where baby should be as far as weight. Landen was always behind!

Baby sideways, looking right at the camara. You can see the eyes and mouth!

A few pics of the little guy! Not so much little anymore. He is getting soooo big, and starting to really test us with his behaviors. Such a stinker. Playing in the snow from a few weeks ago!

Hope all is well! :)

What a month!!!

This past few weeks has been extremly interesting. Here's the breakdown. . .

1. Found out landen had a double ear infection

2. Put on meds

3. Within a week, Landen was rushed to the hospital twice, because he had such a horrible reaction to the meds. His poor little body looked broken. Literally, he was red to the point where it looked like a third degree burn, his joints were all swelled so bad that he could hardly move or walk, then because the swelling his whole body was bruised. It looked like we threw him against the wall a thousand times.

4. After all the family drove in the middle of the night and met us at the hospital (it was already our second visit) the doctors put in on a steroid. Poor guy was at times in so much pain all he could do is lay on someone's chest, and mind you he didn't want to be touched at the same time. He ate/drank hardly anything for two days straight.

5. Then the effects of the steroid kicked in an we then moved into having a wild child who was still in pain.

6. Two days after the hospital visits, we left for our long two week "vacation" for Christmas and New Years. This was an adventure in itself, with a sick, yet crazy kid because of the meds.
So now, we are back in our house, getting a little more sleep! Thankgoodness he feels better now!

Here are some pictures of the event. I was too tired to take pictures when things got really bad. For some reason all of the pictures are of his legs. His little face was so sad. His eyes were all red and puffy, his ears looked like dumbo. :(

Like I said, these pictures only show a little bit of what happened! It was crazy. In the mean time we went for an ultrasound of baby #2. Although this pic was taken at 10 weeks, I am currently 13 weeks! :)

A few other pics. Landen LOVES the snow!

And not such a big fan of Santa yet.

Too many Christmas pics to post so a few of the aftermath. Landen with his new Elmo backpack for school! :)

Landen loves to help mommy cook. He LOVED his kitchen from Santa!

After Chirstmas we went down to Nashville where my brother lives. We had a great time. Can't wait to go back.

Mitchell family picture

Things are going good now. I start my praticum next monday full time. I do not look forward to putting landen in a daycare full time, and on top of that, i'm getting paid nothing!!! I am starting to get more excited about baby #2. I hope to take a prego picture soon to post. Yes, I am already starting to show! Unreal! With Landen I didn't start to show until around 21 weeks.

Until later ~~ Hugs!

Pics . . .

Some cute pictures over the past few days!

Sweet Landen today at church. Our family lighted the candle today at East Side Church. Look how handsome!

I introduced Landen to my baby when I was little. We have been talking a lot about babies so he gets used to it. And he loves it, he carries the little thing around, so sweet.

At East Side Church of God they put on this amazing Christmas program called Image Christmas. They have tons of fun activities for the kids and a live interactive nativity. Landen LOVED the Pony and Donkey. And when I say Love, I mean LOVE. It took us like 10 minutes to get him out of the room. He sure loves animals like his daddy!

We have our first ultra sound for baby #2 on thursday. We will update then! :)

Quick Update

So, i realize how bad I've been about keeping this updated. I have been extremly busy with the last few weeks of classes. Finally I can say I'm almost done! :) Here are a few pictures! Enjoy.

Silly Landen

Landen hiding with his cousing on Thanksgiving! They were just too cute!

Landen's first experience with Santa this year. :)

Landen made a special craft a few weeks ago. Here he is working hard.

And, the finished product!

Yes, its true, baby number 2 is well on its way. I am currently 9 weeks along. However, I already feel like i've been prego for a long time already! haha.

Updates more often! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

Little cowboy and pumpkin

Just some pics. This wkend we spent with the Taflingers. We went to Aunt B's house and then they came back to our house for some food and games. Thanks for spending the night with us, we had a lot of fun. Here are the pics.

Landen with Cooper

Here is landen carrying in his pumpkin to carve.

My little pumpkin!!!!!