Floor Napping

Floor Napping... because when you're two years old and your engine runs seemingly non-stop, when ya crash... ya crash anywhere...

Playtime Fun

If you could capture toddler ecstasy, one has to think it would look something like this... gotta love those indoor playgrounds...

Popcorn Addict!!

Within the past month or so Mommy and Daddy discovered that I am a popcorn addict. They like those small 100 calorie bags... too bad they only end up getting a handful... one guess where the rest goes... yeah, yeah I know choking hazard... trust me, the popcorn isn't in this tot's mouth for long. Plus, mommy and daddy are always good about watching me (and laughing) while I gobble it down!!

Any question that this little guy loves him some popcorn???

Pictures while eating... how rude!!

Still with the camera...?! Then how about some see-food??
Ok funnyman, that's enough of that camera stuff!!

Fun While Shopping for Baby Sis

Though Daddy and I gave in to mommy’s need to scavenge for baby sis’s furniture… we still managed to have fun. Below Daddy showed me a big puppy that I took a liking to… and was not happy when it was taken away (not pictured). While doing yet more shopping for baby sis, I found some excitement… a kitchen with cabinets to slam. Please ignore the not-so-manly color scheme of the kitchen… not my preference.

I even helped Mommy and Daddy navigate through the store!!
Our 2nd stop even had outside play-sets… let’s just say I’m a persuasive little booger!!

Half-Way There! 20 Weeks!

Here I am 20 weeks pregnant with our baby girl. We didn't take or post enough pictures when I was pregnant with Nate, so maybe we will do better this time. After all, this could be my last pregnancy (we haven't finalized that decision, yet).

I can't believe we are already at the half-way mark! We have so much to do, and so little time to get it done. It is so different the second time around because our evenings and week-ends are no longer free for shopping and projects. Instead, we have birthday parties, play dates, swim lessons, etc. for Nate. We need to paint and decorate Nate's new room upstairs, pick-out bedding and furniture for her, paint and decorate her room, celebrate Easter and Nate's 2nd birthday......the list goes on and on. If I type it all, I might have a nervous breakdown right here at work. Sam and I plan to have a week-end hotel stay in May---don't you think we will need it by then???

Also, I am so much more tired this time around. I guess between having a toddler to chase, being 2 years older this time, starting out 15 lbs heavier this time, fatigue is inevitable. I just hope I have the energy to take care of both of these kids once she is no longer encompassed in my belly.

Wolfe Pup #2... It's a...

Today was very exciting. We found out what they call the gender of the little one growing inside mommy’s belly. They are saying her tummy might be as round as mine in a few short months. Anyway, Mommy and Daddy had the doctor put the answer in a card and then purchased an outfit based on the gender inscribed on the card. It took some careful instruction and cautious measures but we managed to make it to dinner with a wrapped gift still not knowing if I was going to have little bro or little sis.

Mommy and Daddy actually let me open the gift! As you can see, I was not too bashful...

Really, Mommy? Can I really open it? Here we go folks…

Almost there…

It’s a…. GIRL!!!

Mommy looks happy (daddy was also happy). Though several times I heard in the conversations to follow, concern about the difference between girls and boys … whatever that’s about.

Afterwards we got ice cream to celebrate…somehow I think mommy and daddy knew I would not have trouble helping them eat their frozen goodies!

Catch ya on the flip side ladies and gents!!

The Excitement is Building!

Tomorrow afternoon, Sam and I go in for our 18 week Sonogram. As long as this little baby growing in my belly cooperates, we should be able to find out the gender. We hope to have the technician keep it a secret during the appointment so that we can open the results as a family on Friday night (I hope we can wait until then). I am so excited and can't wait to find out. Sam is the main reason that we are finding out now and not just waiting for the surprise in July, but I am excited to know and go through the rest of the pregnancy using the correct pronoun---he or she, not it! Up until a month or so ago, I felt more comfortable with the idea of having a boy---been there, done that and it is familiar. But, now, I am kind of wavering back and forth and just can't wait to see what God wants our family to look like. We will probably (not 100% in stone) stop with two children, so this little one will solidify the dynamics of the Wolfe Pack. I think I will be on the edge of my seat all day tomorrow before the appointment and all day Friday waiting to peak in that envelope.

My little Tater-bug is a Sweetheart!

This past week-end, my sweet little boy finally started saying "mommy". OMG, I melted. He has the sweetest little voice and a cute little smile on his face when he looks at me and says it. He kept saying it all week-end and I found myself daydreaming about it all day today at work. I get such a silly grin on my face when I imagine it. He was stubborn and wouldn't demonstrate for Grammy when I picked him up, but shortly after we got home, he was saying it again. It is hard to believe that he won't be my only baby come this summer because there are still so many things to experience with him.

Nate also surprised us Saturday morning when he asked for another donut hole by saying and signing "more". It was so cute and intentional. You see, Nate just doesn't ever really need to speak or communicate much because Sam, Grammy and myself usually anticipate his every need and he just seems to be holding back in the speech department. We will try to get him to repeat a word we are saying and he just looks at us. It reminds me of the movie, Look Who's Talking, because I can just imagine what he is thinking when he just stares back at us and won't even repeat words he knows. We figure he will talk more when he is ready, and then we will probably be wishing he would stop ;-). So, for now, the little things tug at my heart-strings and put water in my eyes.

Nate has become such an affectionate little boy and mommy loves every minute of it. I never really did the whole rock-him-to-sleep technique when he was smaller because I was told it is better to not get in the habbit of him needing that for sleep. So, he always went down really easily and never had major cuddle time because he was always too busy to sit still with me. Well, it all worked out because now he hugs, kisses and cuddles with me several times a day. He and I have such a great bond right now that I can't help but feel guilty about bringing a new baby home in July. It is a bitter-sweet feeling knowing that I am having another baby. I am so excited for this new baby and wanted it more that anything, but I will miss Nate being my only baby. It is sad to know that the second one won't have daddy and I to himself like Nate did, but he or she will be blessed with a great older brother.

Fall Festival

We headed out to the Fall Festival at our church on Wednesday night, October 29th. There was a ton of HUGE bounce houses---as well as--- games, a petting zoo, a food court and loads of friends all dressed up. I wasn't quite ready for the games or bounce houses this year, but sure had fun seeing everything.

Total amazement at the site of all the HUGE bounce houses! Or is that shock at some of the WILD costumes?

Here I am with some of my friends---Pierce and Kennedy!

I really wanted to get to know Kennedy better, but I guess there is time for that later!

Here mommy is trying to pose with me, but once again, I am just too distracted. Look how big I am! I think I am becoming a challenge for her to hold onto these days.

I think mom and dad were too overcome by all the sites, friends, and their Chick-Fil-A sandwiches to take any more pictures. Oh well, there is always next year.

Owen's Family Farm and Pumpkin Carving

On October 25th, we set out for a family adventure with our friends---Jim, Rhea, and Keller Caulk. First stop, the Owen's Family Farm and Big Orange Pumpkin Patch. There were tons of pumpkins and animals to see. We picked out our pumpkins, fed the animals, road the hay ride, and just had plain fun with our friends. We even ran into our other friends --- Nick, Leona, and Georgia Martin.

There was a huge sea of pumpkins to explore!

Here I am chatting it up with my buddy, Keller!

In search of the perfect pumpkin---I think Keller found his!

I found mine, too!

Posing for a picture with mommy! Well, she posed, the sun was to much for me.

I liked the donkeys---that is, until one of them walked over to me. At that point, I took a step back. A man knows when he is outdone!

Feeding the goats!

Next, we headed to the hay ride. Here daddy and I are, enjoying the ride and the breeze!

Next, we saw some horses and potbellied pigs! The pigs were my favorite since I tend to be a little potbellied myself.

Next stop, Jim's parents' house. We headed to their house in Richardson for pizza and pumpkin carving. At this point, our mommies thought we needed to try out our Halloween costumes. Keller was a Ninja!

Here I am with the folks! I don't know why they keep pulling this thing down on my face.

Time for action, I have to get to my Batmobile!

There it is!

Here is daddy carving a pumpkin! I think mommy used watching me as an excuse not to try one.

All the finished pumpkins! Can anyone guess which one is daddy's?

We had a great day with our friends and their family was super gracious!