As I mentioned in my last post, this weekend was a busy one! It was so much fun and the best part was that we had a party that was all about celebrating you! I'm getting ahead of myself, though. Let me start at the beginning.
Friday was a busy day getting ready for Grandma Cindy to arrive. We got a BIG surprise while we were eating breakfast- Grandpa Rand stopped by for a visit! He was on his was back from an open house in Centralia, IL and had a few minutes to stop and see us. He was only here for a little bit but we love when he has those extra minutes to pay us a visit. After he left, we finished cleaning the house, ate lunch, took a nap, and took showers. Grandma Cindy got here around 5:30 and then we all went to Beggars for Pizza. We haven't been to "Pipes and Pizza" for AGES and it was so fun to go back. Grandma Cindy had never been there before and she thought it was a lot of fun. Once we were stuffed full of pizza, we ran to Target quick and then went home to go to bed.
Saturday was a big day! The morning was nice and relaxing- we got up, ate breakfast, and played with your sister. It was soon time to get all dressed up to go to your Baby Sprinkle. A Sprinkle is like a baby shower but on a smaller scale for a second baby. I really had no idea what it was until we had one, but it was so, so awesome. Betty and Becky created an afternoon full of fun and LOTS of very yummy desserts. Rachel, Beth, and Betty's mom Jane helped out with food as well. There were so many good family and friends there to help celebrate your impending arrival. You got lots of gifts (which I will go over in detail later), but here are some pictures from the big event.
Look at all these beautiful desserts! It was so nice of everyone to put so much thought into this wonderful afternoon :)
Cubs onesies from Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Walter
An absolutely adorable outfit from Grandma Carol and Grandpa Jeff- this may be the first outfit you ever wear!
After the Sprinkle we loaded up the car and headed home. We had plans to go downtown to The Rainforest Cafe for dinner, but when we got there it was a 2 hour wait and we didn't have the patience to hold out for that long. We ended up at Leona's and had a fabulous dinner with Daddy, Grandma Cindy, Grandma Carol, and Tenley. We had fettucini alfredo and it was SO GOOD- I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Once dinner was finished, we headed home and played a bit with Tenley before it was finally time for bed. What a GREAT day!
Today we got up and were planning on going to church, but "springing ahead" apparently did a number on our sleep schedule. We couldn't get around in time, so we just decided to get ready and go to Miner Dunn for lunch. Grandma Carol met us there and we had another fun lunch with the same company as the night before. Once lunch was over, Grandma Carol took Daddy home and Tenley, Grandma Cindy, you, and I headed over to St. John for Violet's first birthday party. There were lots of people there and your sister (and I!) had so much fun. It was fun to see all of our friends and especially fun to celebrate such a big milestone with Violet and Rachel since they live so far away. Here are some pictures from the day:
We really enjoyed Violet's birthday cake!
I can't wait until I can snuggle you like this :)
Look at your sister- she is such a diva! She didn't want to walk because her boots were wet and there were puddles everywhere. Maybe you can teach her how to toughen up!
Once we got home from the party, Tenley was asleep and ended up taking a three hour nap! Grandma Cindy had to head home and we were so sad to say goodbye to her. We love when she visits and the weekend went way too fast. The good thing is that we are going to visit her and Grandpa Rand later on this week, so we will see her soon. Once Tenley woke up, we ate a quick dinner and then Mommy went through all of your wonderful gifts. Here they all are- we can't wait until you are here to use them!
You are going to be one well-dressed little guy. Thanks to Rachel and Violet for all of these new clothes!
Audrey and Jess made sure that you are ready to sleep and play- a sleeper, matchbox cars, and books to keep you busy
As if throwing this awesome party wasn't enough, Betty, Becky, Finn, and Clark spoiled you with more books and a much needed gift card to Babies R Us :)
Jane and Courtney Hoyle put a little for you and a little for me into their gift. A sleeper, bib, and teether for you and a bath bomb and cute little ceramic cupcake (to commemorate your Sprinkle!) for me!
Cute sleepers and diapers (the kind we love!) from Becky Miller
Beth and Reagan have you covered with cute outfits and a new toy- LOVE that blue whale outfit!
Tenley asked me to take a break in the action to take a picture of her
Grandma Carol spoils you so much already- look at all of this great stuff! There's that cute little seersucker outfit that I LOVE...she says that Daddy has to wear his blue seersucker suit when you wear this outfit. I totally agree!
Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Walter are making sure that you know what team to root for- Go Cubs, go!
Look at all of this great stuff from Amber and Amethyst! They are so thoughtful- Very Hungry Caterpillar themed gifts for your room, Superman and Cubs outfits because they know Daddy loves both, and a super cool bottle holder. The blanket is homemade and gorgeous- we are so happy to have them in our lives and that they could celebrate with us today!
Grandma Cindy is making sure that your nursery is ready to go! A Very Hungry Caterpillar wastebasket, light plate, and valances will help to decorate your room nicely. Mommy is in love with the crab sleeper and the Dallas Cowboys sleepers and shoes are just the cutest things ever.
Cammie was the one who suggested a Very Hungry Caterpillar theme in your nursery, and she and Auntie Carrie helped to make sure that we have what we need to make it happen! This rug is SO CUTE and will go right by your dresser and you will get to lay your little head on that adorable crib sheet. You even have some new clothes including an awesome little fire truck sleeper :)
Auntie Julie found some really great stuff for you. She got you and Tenley coordinating outfits which Mommy can't wait to get your pictures taken in. The book will probably be an important decoration in your room (until you want to read it, of course) and even found a Cabbage Patch Kid named Luke with a Cowboys t-shirt on- everything is just perfect!
Casey got you a sports-themed gift and I can't wait to put you in all of this cute stuff!
You are going to be all set to swim this summer- or lounge by the lake at least- in your new swim gear from Laney
Clara got you this awesome outfit for when you are a bit bigger and your very own sock monkey bath supplies
This gift is from Casey, Laney, and Clara (they really like to spoil you!)
Your sister even got in on the gift action- the coloring books are from Auntie Carrie and the rest is from Auntie Julie. You guys are SO LUCKY to have these special aunts in your life!
So that was our fantastic weekend, Bean. I sincerely want to thank Betty and Becky for putting together such a thoughtful, wonderful afternoon to celebrate you. Mommy has been really stressed and anxious lately thinking about you and hoping that things are OK and this Sprinkle was such a positive way to remember that I need to be excited and not worry so much. You are kicking away in my belly now and I am so thankful for that. You are also 26 weeks now and here are some pictures to prove it. I love you, Bean, and this weekend just made me all the more excited to meet you (and put your cute little buns in all of these new clothes!) Keep on growing strong in there- I will talk to you soon!
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