Valentine's Day....Heartbeat!

On Valentine's Day we had our first appointment for the littlest baby Simpson. We heard the babies heartbeat for the first time! The heartbeat was 157 beats per minute. Everything looks great and the baby is doing wonderful. Laken got to wear her new Big Sister t-shirt and was a charmer during the appointment!

Surprise!!!!

Who can help but smile when they see this! Despite the shock and awe, Chase and I looked at each other and giggled like school girls when we saw this little sign of life at the end of January! Laken had just turned 6 months old and we were certainly not trying to have another baby just yet. So amazing and just showed us that sometimes God has bigger grander plans for us! Then the panic set in and a movie real of irish twins, two under two, baby bunching, and the Duggers spun through my brain. And after a few moments of fear I thought about all of the fun our two little bugs will have together! We are so excited to welcome a new little life to our family and are expecting the littlest on September 26th! So blessed are we three!

7 Month Bloopers

(if you double click the collage it will get larger)

7 Month Stats

* I am 19 lbs, 4 oz.
* I wear size 3 diapers, and 9-12 month clothing.
* I now live in Little Rock, Arkansas and have adjusted really well!
* I still have two teeth on the bottom.
* I love the sound of my own voice.......shrieking, screaming, grunting, growling, etc.
* I am on the verge of crawling......if you put me down, don't count on me being in the same place when you come back. I am into everything!
* I eat all kinds of foods now and like to try what my parents are eating too.
* I can take drinks out of mommies water glass with help.
* I sit in restaurant high chairs and shopping carts without help.
* I initiate playing peekaboo by pulling blankets and towels over and off of my face. (I love when she leaves just one eye peaking out to see if I am watching ;)
* I laugh out loud....especially when Daddy kisses my neck repeatedly. Most recently I think the sound that a straw makes coming in and out of the lid is hilarious!
* My hair is getting really thick and is still longer on my left side.
* Everywhere we go, people comment on my chubby cheeks!
* I love to look at and smile at other kids and babies.
* I still love the bath and have started to splash so hard that water is everywhere in the bathroom.
* I sit still during story time and like to turn the pages......especially if you let me chew on them.
* My feet are the best toys ever......I like to suck on them, pull my socks off, and hold on to them.

Arkansas Walk

Wearing one of Jocelyn's adorable hats. You can find them at her shop theroyalblossom.com

Up Close and Personal

Here are some adorable close ups of Laken tonight! She is 7 months old and change......and yes I still need to take her 7 month onesie photos.....soon I promise!

"I Think I'm On a Roll Here in Little Rock"

We made it! Chase and his Dad Charlie drove the Uhaul and made it to Little Rock in 2 days by crossing 5 states! Laken and I flew on a plane on Friday. We are all settled in to our tiny one bedroom temporary apartment. And it's been raining and cool......we love it! Trees are everywhere and it is green! We went out for our first southern meal yesterday......fried green tomatoes, creole shrimp, southern bread pudding and sweet tea. Yummy! Everyone is so friendly with their cute accents in "yes mam," and "no sir!" It will be easy to stay here for 2 months and 3 weeks.....but who's counting !?!