Dressage trainer Courtney King Dye, who competed for the U.S. Dressage Team at the 2008 Olympic Games (Hong Kong), is expecting a baby girl with her husband Jason Dye, due Feb. 6 of next year. The two already have a daughter, River, who will be celebrating her second birthday in February as well, shortly after the new baby is due. 

“I just look forward to seeing [the new baby] develop,” said Courtney. “And I look forward to seeing her personality. I’m excited to see when the baby gets older.”

The couple has told River about the new baby but is not sure she quite understands at the moment. 

“She’s just excited about my belly,” said Courtney. “I think she is going to be a good sister. She is so obsessed with babies and little kids; she really loves them, so I’m sure she is going to love the baby.”

Courtney is looking forward to the future with a new little one to take care of, along with all the challenges and joy a new baby brings with it. 

“We always wanted a big family, but I feel so lucky I can spend so much time with the kids,” she said. “It just feels really good to feel like I have something to do and contribute, something to think about, care about, and work at. I just really appreciate it.”