And the verdict is...

We are having another sweet baby girl!!! We were very fortunate to have a long ultrasound on Thursday afternoon where we looked at our little girl from head to toe...and everything looks perfect. What an amazing gift from God. Not only that God would entrust us to raise and love a little child, but that she would be formed healthy and perfectly. God is so good. And I must say, Madelyn could NOT be happier about having a little sister!!

I will admit, though, I think in the back of our minds, both Kurt and I were kind of hoping for a boy. Kurt comes from a family of three boys and it was only my brother and I in our family. Boys just seem a little more familiar to us! Having two girls is such a foreign idea to me. And I can't help but think of the drama that will certainly ensue in our household, the competition between sisters, the cost of two weddings, and the list goes on a bit longer....oh my. BUUUTTT, I also know that God has a way of giving us things that challenge us and shape us into the people he desires us to become, and well, that is exciting. And seeing how Madelyn lights up when she talks about her "baby sister" and the way she talks to my tummy already, and is so eager to share her room, and to pick out clothes for her, I can't help but get choked up about the relationship that is already brewing. A relationship that is so unfamiliar to me, but one that seems so absolutely precious...sisters! And not to mention that holding a sweet and delicate little girl was so fun with Madelyn and I really can't wait to hold another....now I'm just going crazy in my mind wondering what she will look like and what she will be like! I will tell you....I do feel this little girl kicking a BIT more than I did Madelyn...uh oh.

We don't have a name picked out for this little one yet, for those of you curious ears! It's hard having another girl when we feel like we already used our favorite girl name....we have a list though and I'm sure we'll figure out a name that will be perfect :) We'll keep you posted....

Maggie and Billy get married!!!

3 days after Christmas, Maggie and Billy were set to be married!! It was so fun to not only be in Florida for our fun Christmas celebration, but also be involved with all of the festivities leading up to their big day!! It was such a fun time and an absolutely beautiful wedding with a gorgeous bride and dapper groom! Congratulations Billy and Maggie!! We are so thrilled for you!

Here is the beautiful Chapel that Billy and Maggie said their vows in...

Practicing the night before...

Off to the great Rehearsal dinner that Billy's parents hosted!

Almost married!!!

Dad and Cheri

Showing off my little baby bump! I really am starting to grow so much quicker than last time!! Haha...oh man.

My pretty cool date ;)

Stuart and Stacy

(with a running slide show of Maggie and Billy in the background, that Stuart put together for his sister!)

Biederman/Almost Seefried/Parr/Martin ladies (missing Liz!)

After the dinner, we ladies kicked out the men and had ourselves a little party for Maggie and showered her with a few fun little things for her honeymoon ;)

:) :) :)

Morning of...

The bride glowing already!!

Make-up and hair done.

Ready for the dress.

Ready to get married!!

My handsome nephew, Benjamin, was the adorable ring bearer!

Great job, Ben!

Down the aisle...

Bridesmaids!

SOOO thrilled!

Rolls Getaway car!

Gotta have those formal shots!!

Kurt was having fun with my new camera.

I thought this shot was pretty awesome!

Waiting for more pictures to be taken...

Off to the reception!

Billy and Maggie had their reception at The Breakers Hotel, the oldest hotel in the country (I am told) and sitting RIGHT on the ocean! Pretty great location!

A sweetheart table just for the bride and groom!

Pretty awesome centerpieces!

The cake!!!

Bridesmaids bouquets!

Another shot of the cake with the dance floor and live band in the background!

The dance floor was filled all night long!

First dance...

Cheri and my Dad welcoming guests and toasting the bride and groom...

sneaking a picture with the beautiful newlyweds!

Bragging on his beautiful bride.

Very sweet!

To finish the AMAZING dinner...we each were given this huge sundae!! oh my gosh! It was so big and so sweet and so amazing!

What a wonderful evening to celebrate a beautiful couple coming together! Congratulations Maggie and Billy! May you have many blessings throughout your marriage!

Christmas down south!

We had a very good Christmas this year. With Madelyn getting to the age of really understanding, we spent a lot of time before the holiday talking about Jesus' birthday and I spent a lot of time reflecting and trying to understand myself, the true depth of the love that Christ has for me, a child of God, and how that love is to extend from us to others. It is hard to fathom how high and how deep His love is for us, but his scriptures pour out promises of just that, if we have faith and believe and hope in Christ's love. Pretty amazing! Christmas and New Years this year have been filled with bible reading and meditating on Christ's words. Our home feels rich with the blessings that God has poured on us, even when we don't realize it.

I pray you have also enjoyed the ONLY reason for the season!

Jesus Christ!

We traveled down to FL this year for Christmas to be with my side of the family. Though, this is the second year of a warm and balmy Christmas, I'm not sure I'll ever get used to the palm trees swaying behind the twinkling Christmas lights!! Weird...but definitely fun!

1 of the 2 trees at the house.

This one...the wedding tree!! Hard to see, but all white ribbons and doves!

(for the wedding of Maggie and Billy, 3 days after Christmas!)

The second beautiful tree...where all the goodies resided!

Christmas Eve...getting ready to go the a church service!

And loving the beautiful handmade Christmas dress!

Maddie has fancy curls for Christmas Eve!!

Sweet face!

Had to get a snapshot of the awesome red shoes my dad found for the dress! Madelyn has wanted to wear them every day since!! She LOVED them!!

Fun times with Grandpa G!

Oh how I love that girl!

Maddie's family pose...her and baby doe ;)

Stuart and Stacy (and Scout!)...expecting their first child in March (a boy!!)

Yay!

The "almost newly-weds", Maggie and Billy!

Great shot of my Dad and Cheri!

Candid moments with CC!!

Our little family!

Even the pups are festive!

Scout, Frannie, and Charlotte

"Ohhhh...who could that be at the door!!??"

".....But Santa, to ask one more time, what would you like, little girl??"

(Madelyn was CRAZY for Santa!!! Which is a drastic change from last year. She couldn't stop staring and had no problem sitting on his lap!)

"All I want for Christmas....pink bottles!!!" (for my baby)

Did she get them??..........

"YES!!!! Pink Bottles!!!!!"

Could NOT have been more thrilled!

Easy job for Santa ;)

Sleepy and excited on Christmas morn'

A fun dress-up trunk!

With tutus, tiaras, and a boa...oh my!

A tea set...that Daddy enjoyed with her!!

But the prize gift of the day definitely has to go to the matching monogrammed sleeping bags for Maddie and Baby Doe!!! Madelyn was "taking naps" all day long!!

And can't forget us big kids!! Among other awesome goodies, the boys got remote controlled helicopters that were fun for the front yard!! Of course our matching PJ's added to the fun!!

We hope that you had your family had a very Blessed Christmas this year as well!!

Love from the Biedermans!