Announcement

Here we go again! We are more than excited to continue this journey and grow our family by two more feet! I will be 27 years old with two children in diapers as of October! Oh my how a couple years changes things. Shaun knew we were prego before I even took the test. He has always been very in tune and aware of my emotions and cycles (for lack of a  better word) but WOW. I finally took a test and sat there in amazement. I don't know why I couldn't believe it. I guess even when you know, it's always a bit of a shock. I had Trenton deliver the news (p test) to Shaun. Shaun asked Trenton what that was in his hands.. Trenton tried to erase it. Shaun asked him if he's going to be a big bro, looking at me for confirmation. He wasn't the least bit surprised, but he wore a big grin. I was still shaking. He was thrilled but so calm, cool and collected. Funny how we react differently. He immediately celebrated with Trenton. Trenton just went along with the excitement and played with the stick (eww, I know). 

It was hard to keep it from our parents for long but it was still so early. My sister came home for the weekend for college so we decided to reveal the news. We had Trenton bring pink and blue baloons to the gparents house to surprise them. Neither understood the significance of the colors until we explained it and asked.. Why pink and blue?!?! Haha. Everyone was excited as you can imagine. My mom screamed and ran around the kitchen. 

It is hard to believe that I am pregnant again.. Another 10 months. Pregnancy is hard!! But, now I know the gift on the other end and I will do anything (and Shaun will put up with anything) for another gift like Trenton. He has showed us how amazing life is, how special each moment can be, how precious the little things are and how fulfilled and abundant you can feel when life isn't just about you anymore. When you share every moment with people you love SO much it hurts, every emotion is multiplied. 

We are so excited to love another baby like we love Trenton. My mom said she worried about having my brother after me because she didn't know how she could love another baby so much but she said, "your heart just multiplies, it is incredible". We can't wait for our hearts to mutiply and explode. We love you already so much baby #2 and you have the mostincredible  big brother that we cannot wait for you to meet. Cheers to our future and growing family. Stay tuned for the progress ;) Thanks for stopping by and sharing this time with us.... Again!!

Xo Momma Engle 

 We are actually due 10.15.14 according to the doctor. 

The Holidays.. looking back

I had every intention of writing about the holidays this year.. and here it is February already! Crazy! 

I just wanted to make sure I wrote something quickly about just how special it was for my own memories. This year was my favorite holiday season in a long time. Seeing the holidays through your child's eyes is one of the most special moments that I cannot even describe. Every Christmas light we saw on the road or Santa figurine was suddenly so exciting.. I would instantly burst with energy and amazement on my face to show Trenton. It was so fun to share that excitement with him. Everything was "WOOOW!" So amazing to him. He was just SO happy. Always is, but the holidays was a special happy that he wore all season. I guess many people do which makes it magical. We really embraced the community events and tried to take Trenton to every holiday celebration that we heard about for kids. He couldn't quite grasp the idea of Santa, much less the meaning behind the holidays but the lights, sounds, smells, sweet treats, presents, trees and celebrations were enough to keep him smiling and his eyes lit up. It brought so much joy to our hearts to see him experience it all. Shaun and I couldn't wait to share with him all of our favorite parts of the holidays.. going to pick out our tree, waking up Christmas morning screaming "SANTA CAME!". It was all so much fun. Not to mention, he was so spoiled by family and loved ones, being the first baby in the family (for this generation). It was just all so wonderful and we cannot WAIT for next year. He will understand, be able to experience and participate a little bit more, which will make it all that more fun for us. I always loved the holiday traditions as kids, then in my teens I wasn't all that into it for some reason.. I think i  didn't appreciate the time, energy and love that went into the season. I didn't understand how important and blessed we are to have such incredible family and friends. Now, I am like a little kid all over again. Trenton has given me new eyes.. not just during the holidays but really in life.  It is just the most wonderful gift, on top of being his Momma. 

(I will try to find pictures from the Holidays to update this post.) 

Xo Momma Engle