Ultrasound

We traveled to Gainesville for the ultrasound yesterday. First of all, we did NOT find out what we're having. I kind of wanted to find out this time, but Spencer just loves the surprise, so maybe next time. Even though this is our third time around, it's still so fun to actually get to see our little one on the screen. He/She was wide awake and moving like crazy. He even got the hiccups. We saw him open his mouth and put his hand up by his face. I think it's so cool to be able to see and feel the movements at the same time. It looks like he's an active one. (There's a good chance it's a boy, so that's why I always refer to it has 'he'.)

All the measurements were normal for a baby at 21 weeks, and the due date is still June 7. I'm guessing that I'll have the baby about a week before that because the doctor will probably want to induce me. My labor with Grant was induced, and it lasted only 3 1/2 hours, and I'm pretty sure induced labors are supposed to take longer. The hospital is 45 minutes away, which wouldn't leave much time if this labor is even faster.

Spencer's Birthday

Spencer's birthday was on Thursday, and we had a fun evening with the kids. First, we went out for a fancy dinner at Taco Bell, and then drove out to Gainesville to get Spencer's free ice cream at Cold Stone. I tried the dark chocolate mint ice cream with oreos mixed in, and it was some of the best ice cream I've ever had - YUM! Spencer had his tried and true chocolate with peanut butter cups, which is always good. It was fun to see all the excitement in downtown Gainesville, as there were lots of students out and many standing in line at different bars and restaurants to watch the game. During our long drive we all listened to one of Brendan's new Life at the Pond story CD's, which was very funny and entertaining. After we came home, Spencer was able to watch the Florida Gators win the national championship and eat some birthday cake that I made for him.

Christmas Fun

We've been back from our trip to Michigan for about a week, and it feels good to be back on a normal schedule and to be in the warmth and sunshine. We had a great time in Michigan with our families. The only dissappointment was that we all got a stomach bug on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, we were still able to attend many parties and see lots of family after we recovered. I love this picture! We're all smiling!

Not all smiles here. This is all the Klynstra grandkids. The family sure is growing fast.

Grant and Brendan on "Christmas" morning, excited to open their presents from Santa. It wasn't actually Christmas; it was the day after, but the boys didn't know the difference. We still weren't feeling good on Christmas, and I wasn't in any shape to be wrapping presents the night before, so we moved our Christmas Day back.

Spencer took Brendan bowling for the first time, and he loved it. He scored 143 on his second game, and rolled 2 strikes without hitting the bumpers!