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!

Last week of school & BDAY prep!

Where does time go? Seriously. I cannot believe that I am a Mommy of an almost 2 year old. Avery's 2nd Birthday is Friday & thinking about it makes me cry as I remember all of the most special moments over the past 2 years of being her Mom. I cannot thank God enough for this time I have with her being home full time. I truly am undeserving of this blessing of being a stay at home Mom; however I don't take it lightly & try to appreciate every moment even though some days I am ready to throw in the towel & go back into an office full time. No job is ever promised to be a joy...no day is promised to be perfect. But for what I have in this moment, I will always be thankful & take in EVERY second.

Not only is it Avery's 2nd Birthday week, it's also her last week at Mother's Day out. (Another tear jerker). Stop already! I have cried so much this week & if throwing PMS in the mix doesn't mess me right up! Gosh!

Let's take a look back on memory lane to Avery's first day of MDO on Sept 9th. I will never forget this day. I remember the night before picking her outfit out & getting everything ready to make sure that all was just perfect for her. I don't think I slept that night because I remember thinking that something in my world was about to change yet again. I don't adapt well to any kind of change much.

Avery, during this time you started to get most of your front teeth & began eating lots of normal foods & getting off baby foods. You even started to potty in the big girl potty!



You developed wonderful sleeping habits & started getting on a routine & sleeping 9 hours or more a night!



You started saying, "Mommy & Daddy" very clear & it was music to our ears!



You also started recognizing the church & everyday we would go to school you would say, "church".



By now you are walking by yourself with Mommy behind you into school. You are starting to talk in full sentences & you tell me, "I miss you" before I leave you at school. Some days I cry driving away because I so badly need time to run errands, but also I miss my buddy & want you back in the car. When I get back into the car from dropping you off, I turn down your Dora DVD & wish so badly you were there. But I know that school is the greatest thing for you to learn, & meet new friends!



We haven't broke you from your "sushi" (her passy) yet, but hope to break you soon after your 2nd Birthday!

Miss Diva was in no mood for pictures before school this morning, but I had to get pictures since tomorrow is her last day. It is so bitter-sweet as I look back on her first day of school verses her last. Wow how time flies & things change.




This afternoon we decided to make cupcakes for her last day of school & Birthday celebration with her friends.



She was playing in the cabinets & I totally didn't realize I put a GLASS bowl on the bottom shelf, dumb mistake, & glass went everywhere. OOPS! Avery said, "I make mess".



Didn't stop us! Avery wanted a little lick. "Don't mind if I do"...

{I love the chipped polish, it's just SO cute}





And finally, our cupcakes!





Besides preparing for tomorrow, I have been getting ready for Friday evening because we are having a special family Birthday celebration at our house before her big party over the weekend.




But before Friday we have a fun day planned at the splash park with some of her friends on her Birthday! More fun to come!