Can you see the smile?

Here he/she is...baby #2. I did have some new pictures after all...





So cute!

Comments

La said…
i love ultrasounds! they are the best and always leave me feeling relieved and happy. and the thing i am avoiding today is calling to ask sisters if they did their visiting teaching. boo. don't want to do it.
September 11, 2007 at 2:26 PM
The Staffieri Family said…
Congrats, Ave!! I'm so excited for you. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Are you going to be at your mom's next Wed? Ellie is off school so I think that would be the best day for us to come up and see you guys. Let me know.
September 12, 2007 at 7:44 AM
ashley said…
hey ave! i have not been by your blog in forever and did not even know that your pregnant! how exciting! hope your feeling alright and congrats!
September 12, 2007 at 10:36 AM
The Collins said…
Congrats Avery, I had no idea. I am so excited for you. When are you due? Around February? We will have to get together when you are in California! Hope all is well. So happy for you guys! Talk soon!
September 12, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Lindsay Brummer said…
So excited for you guys!! I am glad you're feeling better!

PS: you look wonderful!
September 16, 2007 at 3:17 PM
natalie todd said…
Hey avery congrats on the second baby... so exciting! Its been years since we've talked but I hope all is well. Cute new house! And cute benson as always!
September 18, 2007 at 8:26 PM
Missy said…
Avery, congrats! That is so exciting...I'm guessing girl too. So fun, blog when you find out what you are having 'k?
September 20, 2007 at 10:52 PM
Anonymous said…
So exciting! I had no idea you were prego. Hope you are feeling good!
September 28, 2007 at 2:11 PM
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