The Excitement is Building

So Lucy is literally busting at the seams because she is so excited about her upcoming birthday party. I love that she understands that a party is coming up and it will be all for her. Every single day she says, "Party???" And I tell her that we still have a little while to go. Every day she gets out the cute plates and party favors for the party and shouts, "Birthday Party!!" She gets out each favor and assigns it to one of her friends. So cute. When she sees one of the invitations she gets so excited. When we ask her what she wants for her birthday she enthusiastically says, "Cake and bicycle" every time. Easy enough baby girl. Your wish is our command and in the garage we have a shiny red old school Radio Flyer tricycle for you - streamers on the handle bars and all. I can't wait to see her little face light up when she finally gets her bicycle. We also have an easel and art kit for her. For her party, which is a week from Sunday, we are having friends and family over with sprinklers and baby pools for the kiddies and hot dogs and apps for dinner. Very low key and low stress, but lots and lots of fun. I got that cute octopus sprinkler from Pottery Barn Kids. Just wait until you see how precious Miss Lucy is going to be for the party. We have already been practicing wearing what she will open her presents in. Oh, it is so cute. Don't worry, it just goes with her swimsuit, but it is really really awesome. You know I wouldn't let my girl down with a crappy birthday outfit. She is going to be quite the spoiled princess for her big day. I must admit, I am pretty excited to watch her open presents and eat ice cream cake. Oh the ice cream cake, she will be in HEAVEN!

Two days ago we let Lucy play in a rain shower we had. It was a light rain and I didn't get great pics. I want to get some fun ones of her in a better shower. Today we played at the Children's Museum. We have never been before and it was a blast. I can't handle the miserable heat, so we are always looking for fun indoor activities. There was so much to do and play with. The kids loved it. Then we met Anna, Louis, and Mandy at the book store. We always have fun with them and to top it all off, we ate yummy Vietnamese food for dinner. When I asked Lucy if she wanted Vietnamese for dinner she said, "No mama, French fries." I am sure the Vietnamese would be proud of her fondness of their food. She literally would not eat one single bite. Anna however, sat and ate several big bowls of pho. It cracked me up. The food really was so good.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I have been in a bit of a funk lately. Not sleeping well, tired all of the time, grouchy, and just not feeling great. I think it is because we are couped up all day inside and never get any fresh air, but the heat is stifling and the mosquitos are out of control. I can't take Lucy outside for one second before she is swarmed and the bites swell so badly on her soft skin. Blah. I need the heat to chill. I am so lucky because Lucy has been so lovey and sweet the past few days so she always makes me feel better.