Proud Auntie!!

I am excited to report I am an Aunt.  I was a mom, but never an aunt.  My first niece was born on Nov. 29 at 9:24 p.m.

Check her out, she is ADORABLE!!

**I know 2 updated posts in the same week, don't get used to it**

Blogging

So...yes I am the worst blogger, for I have been told many times that I do not update my blog on a regular basis. Well...it just makes it that much more exciting when I do.

So here is the low down on the Rieck's

From most exciting on down

1. Taylor's hair is long enough I can put a small french braid in it





2. Taylor got her first haircut (given by Mommy and ONLY the bangs)





3. Our Kitchen is Complete-ish (meaning: almost there, pictures to follow)
4. We are expecting our second child in May



Month ~~ 2 (6 weeks)~~~~3 (12 weeks) ~~~~~~4 (16 weeks)~~~~

Where did the bump come from? It seemed to appear over-night...really one night I looked like the second picture the next morning WHAMMO, chub! This is the hardest stage for my vanity, for I do not look pregnant, I just look chunky and to make matters worse, not quite in maternity clothes, but my regular clothes NOT fitting so well. It is super attractive to have your pants held together with a hair-tie, don't ya think? But it's all worth it for the cute package at the end.


Taylor is getting ready to be big sister and we think she is going to be great at it! She loves her baby dolls, she feeds them, puts them down for naps, and when they are sleeping it needs to be quiet. Also, her new thing has been to "kiss the baby" and then she comes over and gives my stomach a smooch. Very ABORABLE!! We are even getting her new room and bed ready. She is going to move into the front room and into a big girl bed; we shall see how it goes. Any suggestions on how to make the transition smooth?


And for all those wondering minds, no we do not know what we are having, because we are going to let it be a surprise. Yes, really! We are doing it the "old school" way, much to some ummmm....grandparents’ dismay. Why, some may ask...because... But beyond that; people always say each pregnancy is different and I am finding that to be true, because with Taylor I was nauseous ALL the time, with this one...either I am YUCKY or perfectly fine. Also, with Taylor the pregnancy just went along until the end, but this one is keeping us on our toes a little more, so far. But who knows...there is still a looonnnggg way to go. Pregnancy not may favorite, but children...definitely!