Nico's School Birthday Party

I realized that I never mentioned Nico's school birthday celebration, which was actually the day before his actual birthday. It did start a little rocky, only because someone, I won't mention any names, is obsessed with things being just perfect for her little guy. Nico's Gigi and I went pick up the cake-cupcakes and when we got there the bakery had lost the toys which were supposed to be on the cake! Nico specifically requested he wanted an Elmo themed cake for school and there was now no Elmo anywhere to be found! So the baker drew an Elmo and a Big Bird on the cake. Unfortunately, Elmo looked like a red blob and Big Bird appeared to be a yellow blob both with what looked liked eyes. With already being in a time crunch there was not time to rethink or come up with a plan B class cake.

That morning I dressed Nico in a super cute little manly outfit consisting of a sweater vest and all; however, as Gigi and I walked into the school with the Elmo and Big Bird blob cake, we saw Nico going into his classroom but he was wearing a Buzz t-shirt and sweatpants! Of course, this would be the one day he has an accident during naptime. Ok, strike 2!

Luckily, there was not a strike 3. Nico could have cared less what he was wearing, and he loved the cake! He was so happy to see Gigi and Mommy at school to celebrate his birthday with all of his school friends, that nothing else mattered. His face lit up when everyone say Happy Birthday to him and felt like the most special boy in the world when he got the Elmo red blob cupcake.

I love this little guy's innocent and joyful heart. He is always so happy and wants everyone around him to be happy as well. He has such an innate caring soul and God made Nico to be such a loving person. I am so blessed to have this 3 year old little boy, who I can call my own, in my life.

Here is a video of the kids singing Happy Birthday to Nico:



Here are some pictures of the school birthday celebration:

Nico's 3rd Birthday Blast!!!

My little man turned three today! Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that Ed and I were just discovering the option of IVF, and now we have a fantastic three year old and one on the way! God certainly knows what He is doing, even through my doubts over the years. I really couldn't ask for it to be any different. Nico has been looking forward to his birthday for what seemed like forever, from the picking out the Cookie Monster cupcakes to inviting his friends. While he enjoyed his first two birthdays, this year Nico was much more cognisant of what a birthday is, that we celebrating him and of course that there would be presents! This party was packed with so much fun, that I know this will be one day that he will remember for quite some time.

We started the big day off with surprising Nico with a kitchen full of blown up balloons! Here is a video of Nico coming downstairs and discovering his surprise.






After a breakfast for champions...Chocolate Cheerios with M&Ms, we got ready for the big birthday bash! Nico had on his Cookie Monster birthday shirt and was full of excitement.



The party was held at Leapin Lizards which turned out to be a wonderful choice. I did not have to worry about anything, everything was taken care of and it was very organized. Nico had 5 friends come to the party, all of them being boys and each of them seemed to have had a blast. The boys played in three different areas consisting of climbing and jumping gyms, slides, and everything you can imagine. All of the boys played so hard that even before the allotted play time was over they were ready to be finished! I never thought it possible to wear out 6 little 3 year boys!





After playing, Nico and his friends were ready to meet and dance with Izzy the Lizard! Here is a cute video of Nico and his buddy Joshua dancing away.




After all that playing and dancing, these boys were ready for some pizza and cake! We were all moved into the party room, which was all ready and decorated for us to have a party in!










Next up? Presents of course! Nico wore his birthday crown since he was the king of the day and he got to sit in the present opening throne! It was precious watching Nico open each gift and then show his friends who were gathered around the chair, each item.

3 Year Old and Family Pictures

As we do every year Nico had his annual birthday pictures and every year I am amazed at what a handsome little man God has given Ed and I. I can't believe he is going to be 3 year old tomorrow! He did great, much better than the last couple of years with posing and cooperating. I have to admit though that M&Ms were involved. Here are some of my favorite pics.