Libby's birthday part 3

On Saturday (January 10) Libby had 2 birthday parties! Taylor had to be back in Sioux City early for a Girl Scout swimming party so the Niemeier family came to Omaha early. Libby's party theme was "Blue's Clues". I made 2 paw prints cakes so we could have one for each party. Libby wore her very pretty blue and brown dress, we ate cake and opened her present. After all that excitement Libby was tired and ready for a nap. She slept until right before her 2nd party began. She woke up pretty cranky and refused to wear her pretty blue dress again. She insisted that she wear her santa pajamas. What can I say-the girl LOVES her jammies! The party was great despite Libby being a little fussy and clingy. A big thanks to everyone for the cool presents and making her 2nd party a success.

Mimi, Papa, Uncle Nick, Aunt JJ, Jordyn, and Aunt Jacque all spent the night. Brady and Lea stayed late into the night hanging out with us but spent the night at Aunt Joyce's. We were all super loud but the little girls slept though the night. I guess that is one of the big advantages of having a 2 story house.

I guess our holidays are officially over. We have no more parties to plan, food to prepare, or overnight guests to get ready for again for quite some time. It kind of makes me sad.

Libby's birthday part 2

On Friday (January 9) I picked up Caleb while I was in Sioux City and brought him back to our house to spend the night. This was Caleb's first overnight trip anywhere without his big sister along. We picked him up at Tina's who was Libby's sitter also. It was really sad but Libby didn't remember going there. All the kids are different now so that was some of the "newness". She ran around and played with the toys while I visited with Tina a bit. Caleb was very anxious to go so we didn't get to stay very long. On our journey back to Omaha, the 3 of us stopped at McDonald's in Onawa for lunch and a potty break. I was also hoping that the kids would sleep after lunch since it was naptime. Libby slept for about 30 minutes but Caleb did not. I was a little concerned about driving by myself with the two kids but it was fine.

Back at our house was a little more stressful. Neither one of the kids would lay down to take a nap despite being super tired. This made me a little tired since I need a break too! I did manage to take a shower and get ready to go. After Mike got off work we took the kids to "The Amazing Pizza Machine". Caleb had the time of his life! The kid had never been to a buffet before and had never been to a place where he could have 5 different kinds of slushes! Uncle Mike played a bunch of games with Caleb while I chased Libby around. Caleb was so good! It is amazing how different that kid acts when he is away from his parents and sister.

After we got home the kids took a bath. Libby is usually terrified to take a bath with Caleb but this time she was fine with it. Both of the kids slept well that night. It was a good thing too since Libby had a big day ahead of her!

Libby's Birthday events part one

On the morning of Libby's birthday she slept until 10am! This very rare-however I didn't mind because I had to get ready to leave for Sioux City. We left a little after 11am. Our first stop was Dr. Amir's for Libby's 2 year check up. Yes, I know I need to find a doctor in Omaha. I just really like her doctor and their office. Libby weighs 26 lbs and is 33 inches tall. She is in the 50%ile for her age so I guess that means she is pretty average. She has grown 2 inches and gained about 4 lbs in the last 6 months. Libby had to get a flu shot and was very brave-she didn't even cry. Dr. Amir gave her 3 Mickey Mouse stickers for being good.

After her appointment we went to Mimi and Papa's house for a nap. While she slept I ran some errands. Libby has a rash on her belly so we had to get a prescription for a cream. After Libby got up, we went to Jeni's to play with her kids for a little while. Libby loves to play with all their toys because they "new" to her. All the girls then went to eat at the Olive Garden. Sadie was very excited since she hasn't been on a "girl date" with us in quite a while. Libby ate a ton because noodles are her favorite. It is a good thing that Libby slept in so well because she didn't want to sleep that night at Mimi and Papa's.