Friday night we had Amelia's much anticipated birthday party. I do feel like I had been planning it for months...
Amelia has been a big fan of Dr Seuss over the past year or so with a handful of favorite stories and characters. So, being unable to pick just one story, we had 4 different and her favorite stories represented in our Dr Seuss on the Loose party.

Thing one and Thing two were there: With some help from my mom, we were able to recreate some characters. 

 the cat. he was about a head taller than Meals. Of course we waited too long to try and get her to stand next to him for a picture ... there was too much excitement for her to come hold still for a few seconds.

 First table, Sneetches. Each station had corresponding food: star-shaped grilled cheese, "frankfurters" or bacon wrapped smokies, and star-belly or plain belly cake pops. 

 The Cat in the Hat table had thing one and thing 2 cupcakes, fruit skewers to look like the cat's hat, and blue jello cups with a swedish fish in each. 

 Green eggs and Ham: we had stuff for ham sandwiches with green "eggs" I made white chocolate discs with a green M&M on each to look like eggs since Amelia is allergic to eggs. The other side of the table is Horton. We had pink cotton candy, cheese cubes using pink pom pom toothpicks, and the star of the party: homemade elephant ears.

 Many party guests. 

 She was a little worried about the sparkler "3" candle.

 We also played pin the star on the Sneetch.

 Amelia beat her cousins!

 opening all her presents. She's still trying to understand the whole thing. She would have been content to open just one or two and play with that. 

 mittens? 

 Mom and Dad got her a new tricycle! Papa is helping her get the hang of the pedals.

 Dress up clothes, books, games, a toy horse, new clothes ... this kid got some fun new things

 wrestling with dad afterwards in new pjs from MomMom and DadDad (thanks!). 

We had a great third birthday party for our Amelia! Now we all anxiously await the arrival  of Jack ...
one week or less!

Three

 Happy Birthday to my crazy girl! THREE today! I was watching old videos with  her last night before bed, again, what a difference since last year. Besides not being much taller :) it is unbelievable to see how grown up she's become. We can't wait to see how God grows her this next year.

Celebrating tonight with friends and family with a Dr. Seuss party ... as long as Jack doesn't decide to crash his sister's party, pictures will follow!

Ready and Waiting...

Well, less than a month ... we have less than a month until Jack gets here. 

We are eagerly awaiting his arrival. It is finally starting to sound like it's coming soon! At this point, I don't know what I'm more excited about... not having heartburn at 8 am and being able to bend down easily or finally meeting our son. Just kidding :) although I am looking forward to NOT being pregnant, I can't wait to see him and what he looks like and watching him grow. 

I've had several people ask about his room so here is some pictures:

and yes, it is a football theme...what else?

One of my favorite things: the footballs hanging on the wall. 

Special thanks to my dear friend who made the bumper for us. It is perfect!

So not only is his room only missing him, his closet is also busting at the seams as you can see! So thankful for friends and family who have blessed us with basically all we need for him in the near future.

I have been feeling just fine, few contractions here and there but nothing too intense. And the usual uncomfortable-ness that comes with this. Amelia is also eagerly anticipating her brother and likes to talk to him and hug him constantly already. I've tried to talk to her about how things will change for her when he is here. She usually responds with "you have to be patient with Mom and Dad when baby Jack is crying..."

Either way, she's in for a surprise :) 

 I will keep you posted and soon I'll get to introduce the little man!