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We found out on Thursday October 11, 2006 that we are having.............

A GIRL!

That is right, we are really good at making those princesses. She was 10 oz. at the ultrasound and is healthy. We are very excited to have her be part of the family. We are going to call her Sydney Jane (Jane from her maternal grandmother -Lavada Jane). Abigail and Phoebe are excited to have another girl, and Julie is just thrilled she doesn't have to paint the pink room! Spencer is happy to have another girl. Hey, he's already surrounded by the three girls now, what's more female hormones in the house? She is due March 12, 2007.

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