Weekend Update!

What a fun-filled weekend we had!  Friday we went to the Relay for Life to walk for those who battle cancer.  We walked with the Millers and with our friend, Liz.  It's so nice that the walk takes place so close to our house because we don't have to drive and battle the traffic and parking.  

On Saturday, we did our usual morning routine:  gym and the grocery store.  Mommy's gym friends are amazed every time they see me walk through the door because they think I look like I'm going to pop any day!  I figure the more exercising I do now, the sooner he'll come.  If not, at least we're passing time and trying to be healthy!  You love going to the gym and playing with your gym friends, too.  After lunch and nap-time, we went to our first of two birthday parties this weekend.  Madelyn Grace turned TWO, and we had so much fun celebrating with her.  You had a BLAST playing with Everlee, Daniel, George, Ruth, Madelyn, and all of the other kiddos.  The bouncy house was your favorite part, and it wore you out!

Ready for the party - and showing off your new nail polish!

Leaving the birthday party with Everlee and your blue balloon.

 On Sunday, we woke up and decided to spend the morning on the beach.  It was beautiful for a few hours so we took advantage of the weather and packed a picnic lunch.  You had so much fun chasing the waves and searching for seashells.

Wondering if the water is still too cold....

Pretending to fly!

And running away....

Running with Daddy.

Always so happy when surrounded by the sand and surf.

Remembering the taste of sand!

I think there may be saltwater running through your veins....

Something is captivating you!

Check out that sand flea!

After our trip to the beach and our picnic in the park, we went home for nap time.  Then, it was off to birthday party number two!  Happy first birthday to our friend Berk!  You enjoyed playing with George and eating cake pops.  

When we got home, you insisted we use your new nail polish even though you have a really hard time with the "patience part" of waiting for your nails and toes to dry.  

 

Pretty pink glittery mani/pedi!  You call them your "sprinkles." 

After mani/pedi time, you decided it was time to put on a little performance.  Recently you have been very obsessed with The Little Mermaid, and as I've said before, you have quite the knack for learning song lyrics.  This is proof of your incredible ability.  I'm not going to lie.  I LOVE that you love to sing and listen to Disney movies and show tunes.  You are also digging Thoroughly Modern Millie lately because of the tap-dancing tunes.

 

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It's a circle!

Lately you have been obsessed with making shapes and letters out of objects.  This morning, you yelled for me to come check out your "Waffle O!"  You tore your waffle into little pieces so you could make an "O!"

Certified Big Sister!

Today you attended "Kangaroo Kapers!" This is a big-sibling class offered by the hospital to teach big siblings how to help their mommies and daddies once their baby brothers/sisters are born. You were so excited to go to your "Big Sister Class," and I think you learned a lot. The teachers showed you how to change the baby's diaper, feed the baby, burp the baby, swaddle the baby, and hold the baby. Though I think we will likely do most of those tasks, it was great for you to see how much attention a newborn baby requires. I think you are going to be such a great helper!!!

The best part about the class was that you got to see where Mommy and Daddy are going to be when your baby brother is born. You got to take a peek at the newborns in the nursery, too! I think you are definitely ready to be a big sister, and we can't wait to watch you take on this new role!

Listening intently to your teacher.

Learning how to change the baby's diaper


Sooo proud of your diaper change!!


Officially certified "BIG SISTER!"

Happy Easter & Getting Ready for Baby!!

What a fun day we had celebrating Easter!! When you woke up, you walked right by your Easter Basket! Daddy had to point it out to you, and then you immediately wanted to Skype with Papaw and Tessie so they could watch you open your gifts. You were definitely the MOST excited about the m&ms in your basket.

Happy Easter!! Already in your dress-up costume!

MMM...this sucker looks YUMMY!


Sully & Mona don't get what the excitement is all about....

After opening presents, we went to one of our favorite breakfast spots on the beach: Kate's Pancake House. It's our Easter tradition to have breakfast there, and you gobbled up your pancakes because you knew where we would be going next: THE BEACH!! For the 2nd year in a row, it was a BEAUTIFUL Easter Sunday, so we had to take advantage of the day and spend some time appreciating the beauty of the sand and sea. Unfortunately, we had to leave because you decided to take a mini-swim in the still-freezing cold water. But, we did return later that afternoon in appropriate beach attire, so you could play in the tidal pools and the sand. Still, while there, we managed to get some great photos!

You are always eager to get your toes in the sand!


The water was COLD, but you didn't mind chasing the waves.

Your baby brother is scheduled to arrive in less than five weeks, and we've done SO LITTLE in terms of documenting this pregnancy. When we were expecting you, we took photos of my belly WEEKLY, but we're so busy/tired this time around that we haven't done so well with keeping up with that. We took advantage of the beautiful morning to snap some shots of Mommy's belly so we could remember this time. It won't be long before this blog becomes stellar stories about both YOU and Phoenix! And so the sharing begins....

That's the belly...and the ocean.

Love your face in this one. You continue to be
very concerned about the disappearance of my belly button...

Easter Egg Hunt!

A little rain wasn't going to stop us from enjoying our annual Easter Egg Hunt! You had a great time eating brunch with your buddies, hunting for eggs inside the house, and then enjoying some outside time once the rain stopped. You are so lucky to have such great friends!

The group shot was fairly successful this go-around!

Looking for eggs with Daniel and George.

There's an orange one!

Your most recent pose....

Eating brunch with Everlee...you two...there are no words!

Carrying your basket around with you because you were
afraid someone would steal your eggs!