Fire and Ice, Ice {Baby}

It's still shock and amazement that we are now less than one week from having baby Abby join our family!

a few more tweaks to personalize the room

ready for their new roles...I couldn't talk Alex into the Biggest Bro shirt!

washing little clothes...we just increased our laundry load!

But even having nine whole months to prepare and adjust to adding another little one to the family...there never seems to be enough time!  And the last week especially seemed to speed up the days to her arrival! 

 

Last Friday, Elizabeth had her first field trip with our MOPS group to the local fire station.  She seems to love big trucks, so this was a really fun trip for her!

 

When we first arrived, we were able to experience a true fire emergency call first hand...one of the trucks left with sirens blaring and lights flashing headed to an electrical fire!

"There it goes!"

The kids were allowed to touch the fire truck, check out all the equipment and have a turn to sit in the driver's seat!

showing the kids how a firefighter looks in all the gear

 

Ellie and I had a fun morning and lots of respect for those who keep us safe and also take the time to talk to us about what they do!

 

That same day began the first of Emily's four performances for the annual Ice Show!  This year marked her fifth show...her very first when she was just 4-years old!

 

It's always the highlight of her year...especially the costume reveal!

great skaters and friends...Emillie, Tiffany, Maddy and Emily

The first routine included all the girls {and boy} in the A level group of skate club.  This is her first year in skate club and she was excited to be in not just one, but two routines...which also meant two dresses!

 

The second routine featured just the four {smallest & cutest} skaters in level A...

 

They did such a great job!  We are so proud of Emily and how far she's come from the very first time she stepped out on the ice!  It is one of her loves and it shows when she performs!  She truly shines!

 

It takes a lot of practice and dedication for a successful show...and as with any sport...it can affect the whole family.  And after a full week of rehearsals and 17 hours spent at the ice rink over the weekend...I am just so thankful to have been a part of a great dedicated group...and that I made it through with Abigail's full cooperation to stay put!

 

{Now, just one more weekend until we are a family of six!  We are so excited, anxious and a bit overwhelmed...but ready to meet Abigail!}