Babies, Babies Everywhere!

I have been the most terrible blogger this summer!  I usually try to do at least one per week to keep my family up-to-date on what we have been doing here in FL.  But this summer, I have FAILED!  It all started when we took our humungous summer trip to the midwest.  I was gone for nearly 6 weeks ... didn't have time to post on the trip ... and now I feel overwhelmed.  While I still need to blog about our adventures, I will skip that for now and blog about something I have needed to write about for a while.

This will be the winter of babies!  My sister-in-law, Brenda, is due with her second baby on January 4, 2014.  She is having a BOY!  Isn't that exciting!?!  Two boys to terrorize and run the household.  She will love it!

Brenda's Announcement ... super cute! :)

I am due on February 7, 2014.  That's right ... number three is around the corner.  I, honestly, don't know what we are thinking, but according to my friends who have three ... the third one is a charm.  I have to hold on to this hope ... as Koki can be a mess and half!  We are very excited but very nervous at the same time.  I know that we will enjoy a larger family, and I know that it's what we have always wanted.  But a new baby means starting all over again!  Not sleeping through the night, feeding them, absolutely zero independence, naps, etc.  The great thing about the two we already have is how independent they are ... it's really a breeze most of the time.  It will throw a kink into our travels to visit family ... as five is a tougher way to fly.  But in the end, I think it's all worth it.  That first year goes so fast ... right? ;)

Our announcement that the third is on the way ... a "Hat Trick"!

And lastly, my sister is due on March 4, 2014.  She will find out what she is having within the next 6 to 8 weeks, so I'll let you all know when I find out.  She has a step-son, Zion, who is 13, and a daughter, Madison, who is 4.  They will have a full house, too!  Both of the kids will be great older brother and sister to the new baby.  I think they are both very excited to have another one in the house.

Madison and Zion will be excited to be a big brother (again) and big sister!

What a fun and exciting time for everyone on both sides of my family!  Grandparents are all smiles!