Baby Number Two!

The baby is between the two little lines at the top. So small.

So we are pleased to announce the upcoming arrival of baby Schmidt # 2. My due date is May 5th 2011. It seems so far away, but will be here before we know it. I will be 9 weeks on Thursday this picture is from my first ultrasound at 6 weeks and 4 days. We got to hear the heartbeat, which made me feel good. The baby was still obviously so small there, but we will put up better pics when we get them. So far this pregnancy is very different from Avery. I have been sick since 4 weeks, but not as sick. I have only thrown up twice so far, Avery I threw up more. I have just been really tired, but thankfully getting lots of sleep on most days. I have had a few nights of insomnia, I guess pregnancy related. I have been really hungry too, I was NOT hungry with Avery. This has led to me showing so early, I am already as big as I was with her at 14 weeks! I have also gained 4 pounds or so, it took me until 22 weeks for Avery. That being said, I think it is a boy. I was really sure with Avery and I feel really sure this time, but I guess we will wait and see in 10 weeks or so. When asked Avery says " I want a sister. " So cute, but we are trying to prepare her for the possibility of a brother.

Curious George birthday with friends

My big girl on the swing

Posing for her birthday outfit pic

Her cousins and a few friends

Once again I had to blow out her candle

Eating

Cupcakes made by our friend who has her own business

So Avery had two parties this year (we won't be doing that again), but she had such a great time at both. This was her friend party at the park. Her favorite show and books are Curious George, so that is what we went with. We had monkey shaped sandwiches and cupcakes. We gave away Curious George books for the party favors. There were 19 kids and 15 adults! Lots to do by yourself. It turned out great though and here are a few pics from the festivities. Can't believe my baby is two! What a fun and tiring age. I love my little girl.

Avery's family party- 2nd birthday

Her only sort of smiling pick :)

Our little family

Avery and some of her cousins

Messy tutu face

She didn't like everyone looking at her so she just stared... too funny.

The kids decorating their sundaes

Messy face on her new tricycle

So somehow two years have gone by since my little sweet girl entered this world. My, has it been a wonderful and sometimes challenging two years. I can't believe all we have been through. I just LOVE my little girl so much, she is just pure joy. We had a little family BBQ to help celebrate her birthday and she had a blast with her cousins. We just put up her new swings set that we got from a friend and all of the kids played for hours on it. What a great day she had. I think she must have fallen asleep in one minute tonight. Happy birthday my princess.