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Earlier this fall, Zoë had the privilege of making this announcement:

And today, she has another special announcement for you:

Zoë got to sit through the whole ultrasound this morning and enjoyed seeing the little baby on the screen. She is at the perfect age and season for this baby's arrival - Zoë takes good care of her own baby doll Madeleine and stuffed animals Cocoa and Seussi by feeding them, changing their diapers, putting them to sleep, comforting them when they are sad and taking them on "shopping trips" with her. Every time we see a new mother with a newborn in a carseat carrier, Zoë MUST go and see the baby! :) She will make a great, loving big sister who will give lots of hugs and kisses to her little brother (or little "brudder" as she says) and want to help all the time. She even is telling me daily that she will share her toys. Haha! Each day we talk about the baby in mommy's tummy, she tells me about the baby in her own tummy, and how her tummy is growing big too! :) 

It was a precious time seeing our little baby boy for the first time (as much as possible), and we are so excited to meet him in person and get to know this little man! I've been secretly hoping for a little boy and accidentally calling him, "little buddy" for the past month or so.  Zac is excited that he will no longer be outnumbered by us womenfolk. :) 

Baby Boy Poppen is 20 weeks and growing healthy and strong! All of his measurements are right on track. Little buddy started kicking the day after Thanksgiving and has not stopped since! Just like his big sister. :) We're halfway, baby boy! And the best half is yet to come.