Ultrasound at 20 Weeks

3D image from the front

Husband took an extended lunch break so we could go together to see the new baby in the ultrasound. Miss V loved being at a doctor's office, where she wanted to explore, but didn't have to be examined this time. Everything looked normal and healthy, and unlike Miss V, whose legs were crossed half of her ultrasound, this made his sex clearly known. We are having a son! He's been moving quite a bit (still too small to feel on the outside), and the ultrasound tech caught him moving his legs in a little run. I'm guessing he and Miss V will keep each other on their feet.

Baby kept his dukes up most of the time. The ultrasound technician had a hard time trying to get a good photo of his face because a tiny hand or an arm kept preventing it.

At this point it seems V has my face and eye shape, and Zak's fair hair, nose, and blue eyes. It'll be exciting to officially meet and see our little man in person when the time comes, which now seems to be coming very quickly.

Strong little legs

Profile view in 2D

Independence Day 2014

Great-Grandma Sue and Great-Grandpa Porter gathered us all together along with some of Zak's aunts, uncles, and cousins. Aunt Suzy and Uncle Niel brought their grandson, L. He's a little younger than V, but bigger, so we wanted to see how they'd get along with one another. She tried to sit on him, and we've realized she still needs to learn how to gently touch a person's (or dog's) hair and face. One time when he was on his belly, she even tried to sit on him. Sorry, Jake and Katie. She also spent a good deal of energy trying to cruise and walk to Izzy the dog.

Photo from Grandma Sue's facebook page;

V, Grandpa, and Izzy

Our family cuddled in our tent at night, and enjoyed the cooler cabin during the day. We didn't end up swimming, because their were so many bugs on the lake, but we did get to test out the infant pool. Miss V even wore some of the onesies we tie-dyed last year. I tried out a new breakfast recipe, Breakfast pigs in a blanket.

There was quite a show all around us of brilliant, screeching fireworks. The babies did well, and even laughed with the explosions. We didn't end up playing any games this time, because the babies were entertainment enough.

I taught the lesson in church that Sunday, so we drove back to Idaho Sunday morning, and that afternoon Zak realized he'd left his computer drive at the cabin, with some files he needed the next day. Fortunately, Mom and Dad hadn't yet left the cabin, and were able to meet us halfway in Soda Springs. They did a lot of driving on our account. Thanks, Mom and Dad.

Handsome kid and cute Baker couple

Grandpa Porter riding his bike around the yard

We laid them down to nap, but they just started playing.

Izzy gets cuddles, too.

Sparklers with Daddy. I promise no one was harmed.

Grandpa time