Gender Reveal Party & almost 2!

Today was Avery's last day of school. We got up bright & early & got our cupcakes ready to head out the door. All Ave wanted for breakfast was a "cupcake Mommy". I gave in but took off the icing. She nibbled on it all the way to school. I apologized in advance for the sugar that may cause her to be hyper & for the craziness that was about to hit her teachers.




Today was sad for me as we walked into the doors. Not because she won't be back next semester but because it's the end of a year that she has grown so much. She accomplished all of her "firsts" while attending MDO & learned so much like sign language, colors, shapes, etc. She even made a boyfriend out of it. His name is Sawyer but they call him, "Saucy". So sweet. Sawyer calls Avery "sissy".



We took a picture at her favorite fish tank & went into her class to see all her friends. Landry's Momma brought cookies!!!





I ran some needed errands before her Birthday festivities this weekend & then met up with one of my favorite blogger girls & good friend Melissa for some lunch! We loved catching up & seeing Sarah. Sarah doesn't live in town & is about to move 4 hours away from us. We talked of plans to meet in the middle to take the kids to the zoo!



Such a busy day! Next stop was home for naps! I attempted to do some cleaning but instead Avery wanted me to rock her. I NEVER rock her anymore because she is getting so big & doesn't really like sitting still in my nap. I still try though. I immediately dropped what I was doing, grabbed her book, & took in every second of holding her & rocking her to sleep singing Jesus loves me. We cuddled for 30 minutes & it was the best part of my day.

Finally, the evening ended with my good friend Kim's "Gender Reveal Party". Kim is 20 weeks, due in October. This is my sister in law Tiffany's best friend. Remember, they are 5 weeks apart. Can you believe it? I took a few pictures of Tiff's belly tonight because she hasn't gotten any tummy shots yet. I just can't believe they are so close to each other!

My little neice or nephew is in there, I'm dying to find out!





Kim had the cutest little gathering at her home. We all enjoyed some good food & laughs!













I loved all the take home candies!







"The cupcake holds the secret"!








Loved the different foods!







A few family members & friends.







It's reveal time! Bite into the cupcake to see...







And, it's a BOY! Kim & Patrick were so excited because they wanted a little boy SO bad!!!

{Preston Chase}








I cannot tell you how tickled I am for Kim. She is so deserving of this & Im so thankful she is having a healthy little boy in October. We are ready for you Preston!




After the reveal party it was time to get Ave in her Birthday PJS! I almost have the table ready for the big pizza dinner with our family tomorrow night at our place.

Another look!



Avery loved wearing her Birthday hat tonight. We have one more addition to add on to this little cutie!




Ave & I in our Paul Frank Birthday socks!




Bring on the Paul Frank! We are read for a weekend of BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!