Liv's still enjoying her pressies!

Livie is still enjoying the pressies she received from Christmas, as well as her 4th birthday party.

She wanted me to take some photos of her while she played with the little train set she got for Christmas. And she wanted me to make sure I got the photos posted so Grandpapá could see them.

So here they are . . .

In the Blink of an Eye

Four years ago today, Livie was born in Concord, MA. Four years ago today, I was on mandatory bedrest (as I had been since mid-January). Four years ago today, it was a Friday and I was relieved of my bedrest temporarily so I could head off to the Labor & Delivery department; this was for my semiweekly non-stress test (NST). I had a standing appointment every Tuesday and Friday at 11 AM. I was usually in and out within 60-90 minutes and then back home, and back in bed.

But not this day four years ago. Not this day, the day I was 37 weeks, 3 days, full-term.

It was an icy day in Concord, MA. Kinda sunny. But  very cold, and definitely a New England winter's day.

So I went in for my NST, thinking I'd be home by afternoon. However, I ended up staying for the next few days because I ended up needing a c-section.

And Livie the "Bossy Boss" was born!!

Now, because today is the middle of the week, we had her 4th Birthday Party this past Saturday, the 20th. Scroll down a few posts, and you'll see the post about her party and the photos of her celebrating.

However, she did take treats to preschool/Pre-K today. I picked up some yummy frosted cookies from Jules' Bakery in Marion, IA so she could have special treats on her actual birthday.

Here is a sample of her treats. They have balloons on them in frosting!

And here she was four years ago today:

 

And in the blink of an eye, she is 4 years old! Here are a couple photos of her on the day she is officially a 4-year-old! Here she is in her "Birthday Girl" bling-encrusted shirt!

 

 

Happy Birthday, Pretty Little Itty Bitty Livie!

Birthday photos

Livie had a blast at her birthday party! We had both sets of grandparents, her great-grandmother, the neighbors, and their two kids. Livie LOVES her neighbor friends! As promised, here are a few photos . . . 

Here's the unicorn cake. She asked for a unicorn with a pink and purple mane and tail on her cake WAY back in mid-January. She was so excited, she could barely wait to see how it turned out. It turned out great!

Here she is getting a peek of the cake earlier in the morning, before the party started. 

 

She's dressed for the party in her bling-encrusted "Birthday Girl" shirt and tu-tu. She's holding one of her "4th Birthday" balloons which Daddy filled with helium right before the party.

The table and balloons all ready for the party. 

 

She's wearing her tie-dye flower hat with bling. This was her birthday gift from Oma, her bisabuelita (great-grandmother).  She LOVES the hat.

And here she is, making a face for her Nonno (which means "grandfather" in Italian). She's doing her "Wild Thing" impression, since she loves being silly for Nonno.

Let's Get the Party Started!

Tomorrow is the party celebrating Olivia's 4th birthday! It hardly seems possible! Her actual birthday is next Wednesday, but in order to have everyone here, we're having the party on Saturday. She's got a unicorn birthday cake, which I picked up from the bakery today. It is just too cute!

Anyway, 4 years ago today, I was on bedrest, not realizing that in a few days, she would suddenly make her entrance like Julius Caesar - by caesarian section ;) . So there we were, just waiting to see what the future held on what would end up a frigid February day in Concord, MA.

So her paternal grandparents are here and lending a hand when possible, to help me get the house straightened for the party tomorrow.

And I'm just taking a momentary break from all the work. Andrew's getting adult refreshments for the various grandparents, uncles, neighbors, etc., as well as some soft drinks, and I've gotten the sweets (cake and ice cream - the important birthday items).

It should be a fun day for Olivia, especially since she's looking forward to seeing her maternal grandparents, great-grandmother, and the next door neighbors' kids. And I can't wait to see how she likes her gifts. We've gotten an Incredibles DVD as well as some items for her Bitty Baby. Can't wait to see what else she gets.

I will be sure to post some photos of the festivities. I hope it's a blast for her!