Baby #2's Big Announcement

I know it's been almost a month since we found out the gender our second baby, but I was holding off blogging about it until we got the pictures back from our friend and professional photographer, Dusty Draper. So while it may not be a surprise for most of you, we are so excited to announce Ryan's soon-to-arrive baby brother!

After my ultrasound, Brenton and I went to the store to get some blue balloons, then put them inside a big box for Ryan. Here's the moment the box opened!

Most likely Ryan was far more excited about the balloons than the fact he's getting a brother, but the moment of surprise was worth it! We were elated to celebrate that special moment as a family. All four of us! 

Showing Ryan Jackson's ultrasound picture. Ryan kept saying, "Oh! That's Jackson! My baby brother! 

We are overjoyed to bring another sweet, precious little boy into our family. Daddy has been very accommodating by moving his office into our bedroom to make a playroom for the boys. We found an old dresser that he's converting into toy shelves, and I've been busy organizing, planning, sewing and crocheting for our baby Jackson. It's amazing to me how the second I found out who our baby was, I knew right away that it was always supposed to be Jackson. I truly felt a sense that he belongs with us, and he's coming at just the right time. We are so excited! 

Jack Jack's first pair of shoes, crocheted by Mommy