Twelve Days to Go!

In just twelve days, we get to find out whether we're having a little boy or a little girl. I'm trying not to think about it all that much. Mainly because if I do start to think about it, my mind will start rolling for the next twelve days with great expectations. Both Ryan and myself would be thrilled to have a boy or a girl. There are so many wonderful aspects to both genders.

Ryan and I have decided to tell each and every one of you the gender. But we're going to be secretive about what name we choose for the baby. So, that will be your great surprise at the birth.

Welcome Summer

Summer vacation has been underway for Hillary since last week Thursday her last day of school before August. Ryan was able to take a couple days after a few busy weeks at work. So guess what we did? Yep, we went to a Brewer game. This time we took Hillary's cousins on her Dad's side of the family. (Brewers won)

On Friday we we spent some time on the Capitol Square and grabbed a bite at one of favorite restaurants the Old Fashioned.

Once we got home, Brooks was able to enjoy our beautiful weather. We filled up his pool. He loves playing in water.

Father's Day and the Brewers

Sunday was Father's Day so my Dad, brother-in-law Rick and nephew Luke went to the Brewer game. (Brewers Won)

Photography Fun

The Kohl Center in Madison on a Badger Men's Basketball Night

This is a farm sign on the way to Ryan's parents in rural Dodgeville, WI

One of the beautiful sights from our Honeymoon: Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada

On my way home from deer hunting I saw this and had to take a picture.

The Past Couple of Months in Pictures

Hillary and Baby Lobe at their first Brewer Game 2008 (Brewers Won!)

Hillary Graduates with a Masters of Education from UW La Crosse (Ryan is UW-L Class of 96)

Ryan finally met Bob Uecker in person, Opening Day 2008 (Brewers Won!)

Luke Marx, Ryan's Nephew at his first Brewer Game (Brewers Won!)

Brooks before his Summer Haircut

Brooks after his Summer Haircut

It's for real!

This afternoon we were able to hear the baby's heartbeat at our doctor appointment. We've been waiting for this until we told everyone our good news. It was most amazing sound. Ryan and I were both in awe. Tomorrow is the start of the second trimester. I'm feeling good. Growing out of some of my normal clothes. And very excited about telling all of our friends and family the big news!

Our Big News

We're pregnant! On Tuesday, we'll be 12 weeks along. Some details.... On May 19th, we will get to hear the baby's heart beat. On July 9th, we will know if we're having a boy or a girl. November 19th is our due date. We pray that everything continues to go well. We feel incredibly blessed by this tiny miracle.