Egg-cellent Cupcakes!

Post-egghunting we all enjoyed some yummy cupcakes prepared by our favorite baker at the downtown grocery store, Miss Christine. She is always happy to see Susannah (and give her a cookie to enjoy while I shop). Miss Christine made special yellow and pink cupcakes with awesome egg rings as toppers. I think it's safe to say that Susannah was more than satisfied...

Our guests seemed to enjoy themselves, too!

And, here is a clear shot of this little boy that I am carrying. This is 5 weeks before his scheduled delivery date. Could I get any bigger? Honestly, I am afraid to ask!

After the snacking, there was more playing in Susannah's new house.

And, then on to gift opening!

I think this picture sums up Susannah's day pretty well! She really had a great time with her friends and family. Happy Birthday Sweet Susannah!

Look Who's Turning Two!!- Part 1

It was an egg-stravaganza around here on Saturday morning. Lots of Susannah's little friends showed up to hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy cupcakes. Susannah had a great time and thankfully the Easter bunny left enough eggs that everyone found plenty!

Birthday Girl!

Hunting Eggs with Daddy!

Berkeley was a champion egg-hunter! 

Elizabeth and Madeline left the cheeseballs for the squirrels! 

Joseph and parents looking for eggs.

Madeline on the hunt. 

Mommy and Susannah saying cheese. 

All the hunters and a very excited birthday girl!

Stay tuned for more on our big weekend! 

Merry Merry!

Just thought you should know that there have been a lot of conversations about Santa Clause lately. I am not sure if she knows about the Easter Bunny (we are shielding her from this since she is so terrified of large-costumed things), but she definitely knows something is up. She has been requesting her Santa bib and talking about how Santa must be working really hard in his office like Daddy and the Captain. It's an interesting strategy, Susannah!

 A few weeks ago, Susannah got an early birthday present in the form of a new playhouse. Unfortunately she was sick the weekend Daddy put this together. We told her that we had a surprise and when we walked out to see the playhouse, she started crying and said, "I want my m&ms." (Clearly, m&ms are the normal follow-up to "Do you want a surprise?) The next day, she was feeling much better and squealed with delight when she say the playhouse in the backyard. She is enjoying her time out there and really loves having other people over.

How big does she look in those jean shorts and crocs? My girl is growing up!!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Mana!

 With Lots of Love from Susannah!!!

We hope your day is wonderful and can't wait to see you soon!!!!!

SRD-adnoids+new ear tubes=

No big deal!

After 5 ear infections since her first set of tubes quit working, Drs. Washburn and Greene agreed that we needed another set of tubes and an adnoidectomy. We heard varying stories about recovery and were hopeful that the 5 days of congestion/not feeling good would be shorter for us.

Little did we know that Susannah would feel good enough to eat 3 bowls of pretzels and drink 32 oz of apple juice within hours of her surgery! This girl is tough! She also chatted up the people in line behind us at the post office and filled them in on her day. "This morning Dr. Greene checked my ears again and took out my adnoids. I'm wearing my pjs today." She turned down the popsicles and wanted her regular snacks and was ready for MMO on Tuesday morning. Matt and I are so thankful for our awesome doctors and our super-tough baby girl.

On the day of surgery we did a lot of tall tower-building and pretzel-eating!

Oh, and did you know Noah had a big 2-year-old in his ark? Well, here she is!

Baby Update

Right now Susannah is in her bed singing "Bippidy, Boppedy, Boo!" at the top of her lungs. Apparently she doesn't need a nap, but I am sticking to the old "rest time in the bed" philosophy. I definitely need it! Things are moving right along with this pregnancy. In fact, we have 8 more Saturdays before this little man will make his world debut. Slowly but surely we are gathering what we need to prepare a place for him, but I have no doubt we need all of the 8 weeks that are remaining!  In fact we are about to do a little mini-renovation on the house, Susannah is getting some new tubes in and her adnoids taken out next week, and we have a big Easter egg hunt-themed 2-year-old birthday to host. Like I said, there are many tasks to do between now and May 28!

And now, for a little concert!