This is Bellatrix, the newest addition to our family. I know, I know, but look at her! She is an 8.5 week old Labradoodle- her mom was a fox red Labrador and her dad was an apricot Standard Poodle. This breed is supposed to be the ultimate family dog- and so far I agree! She is so good with Kaden (and he LOVES his new playmate), and she is very smart and obedient already (she minds better than Kaden usually- I only have to say things once). She likes to make sure we're all in the same room, and if Kaden wanders off, she takes off after him to bring him back.

Well I am officially over winter- I am glad it snowed a lot, so let's just call it good and bring on the warm weather. We are tired of being cooped up in the house and getting sick every other week. Kaden has had little bouts of sickness seriously every couple of weeks since November. Luckily they've been pretty minor- but still annoying! He has a cold and fevers this week and now I think I've finally caught it- not fun. I can't wait until we're better and can start getting out and about again.

We had our 20 week ultrasound today and found out that baby #2 is a BOY! His size, organs, and everything are in order and it looks really positive. He has plenty of room in my weirdo womb and everything looks secure. We are ecstatic!
Here's his profile:
Here's his cute face
Here's his hand in a 'thumbs up' behind his head

Well the C-town gang met up for our annual New Years Eve party and it was great! We really miss living so close to all of our good friends. We started off with a prime rib dinner- yum! Then we played games and acted dumb until midnight by which time we were all pretty much out for the count...we're getting old! The Barneys, Landvatters, Hennessys, and Kents were there.D and the Landvatters enjoying dinner!

Jake and Ty...enjoying dinner
Me and Ty
New Years kiss!Boozing it up, sans alcohol :)Awe, how cute

We had a busy Christmas this year- it started early when Ty's brother, Derek returned home from his mission in Canada on Christmas Eve! Kaden had a lot of fun making girlfriends at the airport, and he and Derek bonded right away!
Christmas morning Kaden opened his presents. He kept wanting to play with the things he'd already opened instead of opening more...so it took awhile! After that we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Kent's for more presents and some lunch. Then the rest of the day we spent relaxing and being together. Here are a few pics:

Well I finally graduated from WSU this year- it was really difficult to go back after having Kaden, but it was worth it! I have a BA in French with a minor in European Studies. Not sure what I'll do yet- for now I'm going to be a mommy. Eventually I could go back and get my teaching certification, or get a Masters in something. I'm even toying with the idea of cosmetology....but all that will come later after kids get into school and I have some free time.

So, after much peer pressure I am composing my first blog. I can't imagine I have anything to say of interest, but it will be fun to keep in touch with friends this way.
It's the week before Christmas and we are all recovering from a busy last few weeks- we moved into the new house around Halloween, then I had school, a few ginormous papers to write, then finals, then family in town for graduation, and now Christmas! It will be nice to finally get a new routine going with the new year.
On January 2nd we'll have our ultrasound at McKay to check on the baby and find out the gender! We are crossing our fingers for a girl, but of course we'll be delighted with a happy, healthy baby! So far the pregnancy is semi-normal, no bed rest as of yet! I have a feeling it will go smoother this time now we know what to expect.