Big News!

Selah is going to be a big sister! I am 12 weeks pregnant. We are so excited! The check-up went well today. We were able to see our little bean and hear the heartbeat on the ultrasound. Baby #2 will arrive this November! We think we are going to find out if it is a boy or girl, but we're not completely sure. It was fun to wait with Selah and have Dan announce she was a girl, but it was also difficult to wait. So, we'll see when our 20 week ultrasound comes up.
Here is a little update on Selah: She continues to pick up new words quickly and speaks very well. Her newest fascination is pointing out letters and numbers. Counting things is her favorite game. She loves to run, tackle daddy, dance (especially with Grandma Patty), give hugs, kisses, love pats, and play with her friends. She is quite the social butterfly. Selah is a great helper and listens to directions...most of the time. If I ask her to do something or bring me something she often pauses and then says, "listen mommy." The sweetest thing lately is that she runs to us, hugs our legs and says "I love you." Our sweet girl continues to make us laugh daily and overflow our hearts with love and joy. I was a bit worried as to how she would react to the baby, but I can already see she is going to be a great big sister.

Sunshine

I love this weather! It is so beautiful! Sunshine, blue sky, birds chirping, flowers blooming, and happy people everywhere. I hope it lasts, but I know that the rain will return for a short while before the hot weather comes. This is just God giving us a glimpse of what is to come and to not lose hope, brighter days are coming. I guess He does that with life in general. We go through valleys and it is easy to get discouraged, but God is right beside us showing us glimpses of where we are headed. For those going through a valley I pray that you don't lose hope, because the Lord has brighter days ahead for you.
For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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Here is a video from a trip we recently took to OMSI with the Diehm family. Selah and her buddy Samantha were playing at the water station. Selah got soaked from head to toe. Despite the glare and comment I got from an overbearing mother I'm glad she had a great time.