October 2014

IT'S A GIRL!

Burke is going to have a little sister! 

Dan and I found out October 13th that our little one kicking away in there is a girl. It was amazing to see her move and hear her little heartbeat. She is looking healthy and measuring for a March 8th due date. Dan and Burke had thought it was a girl all along. Boy, was I wrong. I guess I didn't want to believe the wives tale that a girl makes you sick due to the extra hormones. We are all very excited either way. I am looking forward to a little girl to balance out this household. I won't be outnumbered anymore! Burke has already agreed to share his trains and teach her how to catch grass hoppers.

When we told Burke that he was going to have a sister he argued with us. He was shown the sonogram and was looking for long hair. When he didn't see long hair, he said it was a boy and asked if the hair grew out of the brain. After we convinced him it was a girl he folded his arms behind his head and said "fun" in a nonchalant way.

Burke and Theo are a fierce batman duo.

Pumpkin carving

Batman (Burke) and Robin (Theo)

Our neighborhood gathered for a group photo. Notice our little Batman doing his own thing. 

September 2014

Burke has a new room with his new big boy full bed. 

We enjoyed a long weekend at the lake with the McGowns. The McGowns shared their big news that they are expecting as well. In fact, Megan and I are due on the exact same date!!! We are so excited for them and that our kids will be the same age. 

 Charlotte and Burke had a blast together!

 We met Grandma Karyl and Aunt Megan in Lawrence to celebrate their August birthdays at Free State Brewery. Burke wore his new "Cool Big Bro" shirt to announce the news live to Karyl and Megan.

Burke had another round of Croup so we spent a day at home trying to get him breathing easier. 

 After a few days stuck inside, Burke and I ventured outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and go to Deanna Rose. Burke rode his first horse, "Sadie." 

 Apple Picking at Aldredge Farm has become a new tradition. 

Corn Harvest in Wichita at Phil & Mary's Farm

Corn cob sword fighting with Papa

Burke got to ride in a combine, tractor and a grain truck. Despite his facial expression here, he loved it so much that he was crying when it was time to get out of the combine.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Burke has some great news to share....

Burke is going to be a big brother in March 2015! 

We are very excited to welcome another little one to our family. Our exact due date is March 3rd. We will find out the Baby Croft's gender October 13th. We will share the gender but hold the name until the little peanut arrives. I am very excited for a spring baby. I definitely think I am showing earlier with this baby and at 15 weeks broke out some maternity clothes. 

We told Burke on a walk at the dog park. Burke had picked some wild berries before we sat down on a bench. Dan took Burke's berries away from him while we told him this life changing news. Burke listened as Dan explained that he would be a big brother and there was a baby in Mom's belly. When we asked him what he thought and if we understand he said. "Yes, can I have my berries back now?"

Burke seems to understand and has asked great questions since but seems indifferent at this point.

Burke first requested a sister and chose the name Spongebob. We will put that on the list. : )

July/ August 2014

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Parkville Parade 

BBQ & Fireworks with Paceys and Cul-de-Sac neighbors

We made a quick trip to Dallas to celebrate Bailey's high school graduation. It was great to catch up with the Phelan's busy family.

Burke was intrigued by their pet hedge hog. He called it the "spiky ball."

Burke and James hit it off like old friends. 

Back in KC I took all the cousins to see How to Train Your Dragon II.

 Burke experienced his first Camp Nonna this summer. 

We flew him down to Wichita for a week. 

Nonna kept Burke and Papa busy with learning craft projects, back porch activities, the zoo, Eberly Farms, the park and much more. I am not sure who had more fun, Burke or Nana and Papa. Dan and I enjoyed a Royals game, an adult dinner in Lawrence, toured a new school for Burke and went car shopping. We missed the guy but enjoyed our quiet time together! 

 Tracks, trains, bridges and building. Burke is still occupied by legos and tracks and just wants to stay in his pjs and play all day.

It has been a nice and cool summer. Boys are cuddling at the pool. 

 Dan and I went to the Alison Kraus and Willie Nelson concert at Starlight with the McGowns. 

 Aunt Megan paid us a visit and we hit a royals game. 

 Happy Birthday Daddy! Dan turned 34 years young this summer so we celebrated by having the Pacey's and McGowns over for lamp chops and carrot cake while the kids ran in the sprinkler. 

We cleaned up the Prius and said good bye to the good lil car. We sold it on Craigs list less than a week after buying a new 2014 Honda Pilot for me. I am looking forward to heated leather seats, 4 wheel drive and more room for Burke's legs in the back so he stops kicking the seat in front of him. Isn't she pretty!?!

Our vegetables are going crazy and the tomatoes are ripening. We have fun checking on our garden each day. We can't wait for the watermelons to be ready to eat. 

Burke got a medal at his final soccer game!