This is a picture of baby's nose and lips. It's a little hard to pick out at first, but from left to right you can see the nostrils on the nose above the upper lip, then the black opening of the mouth and the lower lip. I think it's adorable, but I'm very biased! 

Lizzi's new friend. We have found her propped against this turtle fountain frequently in the last few days. 

Baby update...

I had a check-up today with my OB doctor, and all is going very well. Little Squirt is growing right along as seen on a quick ultrasound. I've been feeling a bit more energetic (and a lot less queasy) than I was during the first trimester. I also posted this picture taken a couple of weeks ago at 16 1/2 weeks along. As you can see, I've developed a nice little tummy! Most exciting, I started feeling Baby's movements this week!

My tummy at just over 16 weeks. 

Pictures from home

I finally got around to posting a couple of pictures from our trip home. I may eventually post some more, but this is it for now. Enjoy!

Beautiful fall day in little Milnor, ND. 

Northern lights near Valley City, ND. 

Sunset on the farm. 

Soybean harvest at the Anderson farm. 

With little cousin Madeline Eckel. 

Mike's longtime neighbor Roy and part of his tractor collection. He's nearing 90 and will be selling his farm this weekend on auction. 

Niece Ellie and nephew Zachary at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. 

...And baby makes three!

Just wanted to post some pictures of the newest member of our family. Little "Baby Squirt" will be joining us sometime around March 26 if all goes well. I am now 15 weeks pregnant and feeling great. These pictures were taken about 2 1/2 weeks ago at our last doctor visit. It was fun to visit home and spread the good news. I will try and post some pictures from our trip soon, but right now I'm a bit wiped out from our day of travelling.

Baby's leg with a beautiful little foot! 

Baby Squirt's facial profile- the arrow points down toward the nose. 

Time keeps flying by...

We had a great time last weekend with all of our guests. I posted a couple of pictures that were taken while we were together. It was great to meet Melissa and get to know her. Ben, you've got yourself a fine catch!!

This week was back to a hectic schedule once again. I worked 48 hours in 4 days! Oh well, it just makes us look forward to our upcoming vacation even more!

Handsome Benny and his beautiful Melissa. 

My crazy brother! 

Rebekah Thomack and Eric Byers at the Las Vegas 51's baseball game. 

A wet but happy Teddy out on the boat.