20 weeks and counting...

We are officially half way through the pregnancy! Karis was willing to have this pisture taken, as long as she could wear her angel wings. Nausea and fatigue continue but we're pressing on. We got some new furnature for Karis's room this weekend. The baby will get her dresser and the changing table in it's room. It's amazing how easily a changing table turned into a toy bin!

It's a... baby!!!!!

We had an ultrasound Friday morning. Unfortunately, we had trouble transferring it to the computer. This is a picture of a picture. All is healthy and there's just one.

I like this picture since the baby has put it's hand to it's mouth. We spent some time this weekend looking for decorations for the nursery. Now that the temperatures are above "0" we are feeling better about getting outside.

Wisconsin Dells water day!

Ben was in Wisconsin Dells from Thursday through Saturday for a staff retreat. Karis and I joined him Saturday afternoon to spend time in the water park. Some of the other families joined us for the fun. I took pictures while Ben and Karis played in the wave pool.
Karis loved going down the green slide.

Michael, Jason and Karis had a snack in between their water adventures.

Practicing being a big sister with "Baby Norah."

A much needed haircut!

Karis got a much needed haircut this evening. She doesn't like having it done by anyone else but me. I've decided it was time for her to have it done by my stylist. She loved Laura and said she wants to go back again soon. Laura put a pink cape with butterflies on it around her and the rest was history! She was also excited to help Laura wash my hair.
We celebrated with a trip to McDonalds to play in the playland and then brought a hot fudge sundae home. Ben is at a retreat in Wisconsin Dells until Saturday. We plan to join him Saturday afternoon to enjoy the indoor waterpark.

Baby update.. we're in the 18th week. This week doctor's appointment went well. We have an ultrasound on the 16th. Can't wait to see "Guenther" or "Helga"... or maybe "Sven" or "Olga" on the screen. Just kidding!