On Monday, we (Jonathan, Caleb and I) joined Thomas and Eli at the Houston Zoo. Kristen had invited us the week before knowing that the guys would have off for President's day. Unfortunately, she got sick soon after inviting us and still isn't feeling well, but we were happy to have Thomas and Eli with us for the day anyways.
The zoo was fairly busy with it being a holiday, but most schools in the area had to use the day as a make-up day for the "snow/ice days" we had a few weeks ago, so it wasn't overly crowded.
This was our first zoo trip this year and it was so fun to watch Caleb run around and point at things. He has really grown up since our last zoo day this past summer. This was also Jonathan's first chance to go with us, so it was neat to watch him as well!
Here are a few pictures from our outing. Our zoo just opened a new African Forest exhibit. It was really neat because they designed the animal areas so that you can easily see each animal. The giraffe area is the only part not finished, I'm looking forward to when we can see them up close!
Watching the elephants
Thomas and Eli
In an African tribal hut
The sign turned...it was more interesting than the animals!
Watching some big fish
Looking at the otters
This was Caleb's favorite area - the otters were swimming back and forth in front of the glass, so Caleb ran back and forth with them....it was SO cute!
You can see the otter swimming through the glass and a reflection of a very happy Caleb.
Big boy eating his lunch.
Here are 2 videos from the morning.
Caleb was really happy to have the chance to get out of his stroller and walk/run. It was much easier to do that with Jonathan there!
We didn't get any great videos at the otter exhibit, but toward the end of this video you can see how excited he was when they were swimming.
Caleb is going to have a little brother! We are so excited to finally know! I know...I'm only 18 weeks, we haven't waited that long...but this time I really wasn't sure, so it felt like we had to wait forever to find out. I don't think I was so anxious with Caleb because deep down I knew he was a boy. This little one has kept me unsure this whole time!
I had my ultrasound on Monday morning and Jonathan was able to join me. They checked to make sure everything looked to be developing properly (everything looked great). It took a while for the technician to be able to tell the gender because baby was pressing right against the placenta and didn't want to move. It was so strange to watch this baby because Caleb was so active every time we had an ultrasound. He almost moved too much to get a good view...and this one didn't want to move enough! How funny! I wonder if that's any indication of how active this little one will be?
We are so blessed to have the opportunity to see baby boy and know he's doing well. I have been feeling him move for nearly 5 weeks already, but I only feel him occasionally (not even every day). I am looking forward to his movement becoming stronger so I can feel him often and know he's doing well.
Sometime soon I'll try to get the ultrasound pictures scanned so I can share them. As far as his name, Jonathan and I think we know, but want some time to try it out before we announce it. We'll let everyone know when we have decided for sure!
Please join us in praying for both of our boys. For Caleb that we do everything we can to help in his transition from an only child to the role of big brother and for Little Boy that he continues to develop and grow as God has intended. Thanks for your prayers as we get further along in this pregnancy!
Let me start by saying this is absolutely, hands-down my favorite age so far! Caleb has such a personality and is so fun to be around. I love that he's developing a sense of humor and starts cracking up over things he does from time to time. It makes me laugh just hearing him giggle! He's beginning to test his boundaries every once in a while, but, for the most part, he's just a joy to be around.
Over the past week, we've taken a few cute pictures and videos. Here are my favorites!
Reading a big book in his big boy chair!
This is Jonathan's answer to pants falling down - a clothes pin.
What happens without the clothes pin - I couldn't resist taking a picture!
