It's a...

GIRL!!!

We had our ultrasound yesterday and found out that we indeed have a healthy baby girl. I had a feeling that the baby was a she, but I still felt very shocked when the doctor confirmed my suspicions. We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to parent both a boy and a girl. I had a few panic moments yesterday as I thought about raising a girl and the responsibility that would be, but after sleeping on it last night, I woke up almost giddy with excitement. I can't wait for the adorable girl clothes and accessories, and more importantly, the unique relationship that I hope to have with my daughter some day. I know that just like raising a boy to become a man of God, raising a daughter in the Lord will be equally challenging. Thank goodness we don't have to do it alone. Now it's time to ask the Lord for her name and get ready!

I will post ultrasound pics soon, although they aren't the best quality.

Coming this May!

Here are a few pics of the little peanut.

Fall Fun

Meeting Jon Foreman after the Switchfoot Concert.
The Soderin Gang at the Cosmic Creek Surf Contest at Salt Creek.
Cousins having a beach day.
Finding the perfect pumpkin.
Our little bat baby.

Highlights from August and September

Noah with his cousin Asher in Noah's new monkey big boy chair.

We have been busy around the Soderin house. We celebrated Noah's first birthday with our friends and family over Labor Day weekend. Noah got to meet his cousin Sophia from Oregon for the first time and he got to play with his cousin Asher too! We ate a lot, laughed a lot, and enjoyed the blessings of our children. I started teaching 2 days a week and it has been a blast. I haven't felt this tired in along time though. Noah is doing well at daycare, and I am so thankful for the care he is getting there. Oh, a shout out to Eric who just earned his contractor's license. We are very proud of him! Noah is talking/yelling up a storm and he is perfecting his tantrums. His favorite thing to yell is da da. The other day he was in the bathroom while I was getting ready for school. He started to flush the toilet and I said, "No Noah". He looked at me and shook his head no. Then he signed please. I thought it was the cutest thing ever. Needless to say, he didn't get to flush the toilet.

Here are some pics of the past two months. Enjoy!

It Only Took a Year

Well, I FINALLY finished Noah's room. I am only a week shy of his first birthday. My beautiful friend Katie sketched and painted the perfect tree in Noah's room. It is exactly what I envisioned it to be. Thanks so much Katie!

We've had a fun and full summer with two trips to Tahoe, lots of beach days, and too many wonderful memories to list. Noah just finished swim lessons on Friday, and I start school on Tuesday. Noah has been doing great at daycare, and I am very excited to use another part of my brain and get back into teaching. Here are some pics of the tree and a group shot of Noah with his buddies at swim lessons. Oh, I also included a pic of Noah with his Texas gal Ava.

I've been tagged...

The ABC's of Me

A. Attached or single? Attached and glad to be. I have an amazing husband who is also a great father to our baby boy Noah.

B. Best friend? Eric and my Mom. I actually asked my Mom to be my maid of honor and she said no.

C. Cake or Pie? Carrot cake from Taco Temple.

D. Day of choice? Saturday...sleep in until 8am(thanks hubby). Go on a walk with the family and have a beach day if the weather's nice.

E. Essential items? Bible, Snoogle body pillow, cell phone, a good book, glasses, and my planner

F. Favorite color(s)? black and white but not necessarily together

G. Gummy bears or worms? worms

H. Hometown? Linden, California...population 1,103

I. Favorite indulgence? Mexican food

J. January or July? July, I always feel a little depressed in January because Christmas is over.

K. Kids? 1 handsome little man named Noah who will be one on Sep. 1st

L. Life isn't complete without? Jesus

M. Marriage date? May 10, 2003

N. Number of brothers and sisters? 1 older brother

O. Oranges or apples? Apples(gala) but oranges when I'm pregnant

P. Phobias? Sharks!!!

Q. Quotes- "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." Mother Teresa

R. Reasons to smile? My little one is asleep in his crib and now I can spend time with my hubby.

S. Season of choice? Spring...new growth

T. Tag 5 people: HOLLY, KELLY, JESS, SARAH, KATIE, JEN... YOU GUYS BETTER DO THIS!!

U. Unknown fact about me? I raised pigs and sheep in high school for FFA.

V. Vacation of choice? The North Shore of Kauai

W. Worst habit? biting my cuticles

X. X-ray or ultrasound? Ultrasound, but only if it's good news.

Y. Your favorite food? Mexican food...chips and salsa

Z. Zodiac sign? Leo

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