2.0 has arrived

Nice legs Dad

My baby sister has finally arrived!!  I thought something was up when Grandma Janice picked me up from daycare.  She said that mom and dad were busy getting my baby sister into the world.  From what I hear she decided to come really fast.  The story goes like this, Dad was working about 40 minutes away when Mom called and said that she was feeling a little funny.  Dad picked her up and they went to the scheduled doctors appointment.  Of course they had to sit and wait for over an hour.  Well during the wait the contractions went from 8 minutes apart to 4 minutes apart, how do I know this, because dad had a fancy contraction app on his phone.  I think that it was driving mom a little crazy but they had it ready for the doctor.  Once they finally got to see Doctor Mitchell he said she could go to the hospital or home which ever she felt more comfortable with, well dad wanted to go home and change his cloths and get things ready for Grandma Janice when she came down.  Well that probable wasn't a good idea because the contractions came faster and faster, by the time they got to the hospital they were about 3 minutes apart.  They checked in at 1:30 and baby came at 4:36 PM, wow that was fast.  What did she weight you ask?  7 lbs 2 oz.  and was like 18 1/2" long.  I guess she didn't have my cone head to get the height that I had.  I talked to them on the phone and everybody was doing great, but they had no name for her yet, I told them to step up and name her already.  I spent the night with grandma and we had fun.  This morning dad showed up and brought DONUTS for me and told me we were going to see my baby sister.  Sorry to say I was more excited about the donuts.  We went to the hospital and saw mom and the baby, I wasn't that excited to see the baby, but was excited to know that she did get me a present.  She gave me a sketch board and a mickey mouse doll.  Since I am now a big fan of Disney jr. Mickey Mouse Club I loved them both and gave baby a kiss on my way to lunch.  Dad forgot to bring the cord for the camera so photos are limited.  I promise they will come soon.  I suppose you want to know her name?  Drum roll Heidi Marie Steffen!!!!  That's right Heidi, so from now on we will both be telling you stories on the blog.  So for now Amelia and Heidi Out!!!!!!

Family of... three (still)!

I keep being told that my world is going to change when this baby comes, but I'm beginning to think she isn't ever going to come.  Since I haven't fully come to a conclusion on this impending life change, I'm quite content with our family of 3 time.  It has been pretty laid back, but ALL the attention is on me, and that is how I like it.  Mom keeps saying that #2 may be a bit more like her than she thought....or at least not be quite as impatient as me and dad (whatever)....because she seems quite content hanging and getting bigger in mom's tummy!

We have spent a lot of time at home as of late.  As you can see, I have been helping dad with some projects...one of my favorite was planting some tulips as well as watering the lawn.  This weather has been so amazing, I try to spend as much time as possible outside.  Even mom has got into the action joining me in playing around on the golf course in the evenings.  Dad and I like to wrestle around and roll down the hills.  Fun! 

ooohhh....a tulip

yes, baby goes everywhere with me

And here are a few videos....showing you some of my colors.  Mom and dad seem to enjoy hearing me tell them colors of everything, e....so I do.... ALL day/night.  I have most all of them down now after this past weekend.  Even boring 'non-colors' like grey.  On to something else I suppose.

 Just playing around with daddy..

Ok, next time I write I should really have some changes to report!  Amelia OUT!

The waiting game

Just chillin' while doing some shopping at Target

I don't have a lot to report on because we are in waiting mode.  Yep, I guess mom thinks baby sister is coming soon therefore we don't stray too far from home.  I figure I might as well get another post in before the big day.  Although I may be saying that again next week.  I'm ready to stop hearing mom complain of pains, etc. all the time, but then again am told that will be replaced by my crying little sister.  I can't say I'm looking real forward to that part as I enjoy my quiet.  But I am excited for her to come so I can shower her with kisses!  For now, I have been keeping busy where I can.


Starting with my BFF Ava's bday party last Sunday.  It was all about Elmo!  So of course I had to dress the part and find an Elmo shirt.  Admitedly, I was a bit shy at first even when Ava was giving me big hugs...but eventually I warmed up to everyone and had fun playing in her Elmo's World houses and with all her different toys and of course having some of her yummy cupcakes, cookies, and juice were a big help.  MMM....sugar. 

Since I have mentioned my indulgences of cake as of late, I will give you the latest on my 2 year stats.  Apparently the sugars (and lack of fruits/vegetables) may have got to me because I jumped a bit on the weight chart at my 2 year doctor appointment this week, as you can see here.  But the doc didn't seem too concerned...I guess I'm still totally average.  The height was a bit tricky, the new nurse wasn't real sure what she was doing so when she measured me she had me down for less than I was at 18 months.  Amateurs...the doc told me not to believe that, so we went home and measured in the comfort at our own home.  According to the theories that you grow up to be double your height at the age of 2, I will be 5'6" when I get old.  I'm good with that.  That is pretty average, taller than mom...so can't complain.  Although that may not lend well for any of my sport aspirations.  I wasn't too thrilled with the shots I had to get, but the purple sucker made up for it!

We went to the local farmers market before the game where I scored some goodies, you know pasta & bread.  Oh
yeah, mom & dad got some other things I won't eat - you know fruits/vegetables...

check out....Ava had the same football leggings
as me, I guess next time I will be sure
to coordinate outfits with her!

check out all Lukas' hair!

Speaking of sports I have watched (well kind of) a couple of Husker games since last post.  One was good, one not so good.  But both times we had some good company.  The bad UCLA game I got to hang out with Lukas and his mom Kellie.  We introduced them to Runza (mmmm...) and I tried my best to share toys with him.  I'm still learning... too bad for him, I'm bigger than him so I won most of the time.  That was the same with today's game where baby Ava and her parents came over.  We had some pizza with all our fellow Husker fans over, Ava and her mommy & daddy, the Graham's, and dad's cousin Nick!  They were all a bit better luck for us as we got a win this time around.  Go Huskers!

As we wait for our world to greatly change, I am just enjoying myself by doing lots of singing and dancing, playing with toys - including my super cool new table dad picked up from the neighbors garage sale the other day, and picking apples from our tree for mom to make some applesauce.  Admitedly I haven't tried it...but it smelled good.  I have been more than happy to try the brownies she made though! Amelia OUT!

making some dinner for Marley

TWO exciting!

Today is my Birthday...na, na, na....i'm going to have a good time.  I feel like I have been celebrating this big day for a while now.  Mom & Dad say they aren't big birthday people, but this celebrating business has been pretty spread out.  I am not complaining...I'll take the presents...and cake!  Speaking of, I'll give you a few updates and then let the pictures do the talking.

Even though today is my official day my party was on Sunday.  I guess weekends work better for parties.  My party was exploding with purple and green.  Yes, my favorite colors!  Needless to say, I love my big 2 shirt since it was also purple.  As I mentioned last time, mom and I made some treats for the party.  Chocolate dipped pretzels with purple/green sprinkles!  Some other purple/green foods and drinks were had as well....but my favorite was of course my purple cake.  I will back up...  pre-cake, I welcomed some friends.  For most it was the first time seeing the new house.  First Mason and then came Ava, Evan, Zach, & Avery!  Mom spent time showing the house to everyone while I got use to the idea of sharing my toys.  I think I did pretty good, only got jealous a couple of times.  All in all it was a fun time.  I wasn't real sure what to think when they all started singing Happy Birthday to me, I just stared at mom thinking maybe they will stop or they won't see me, if I stay really still.  But after that was done we got to eat cake and ice cream.  As you can guess...I loved every last bite.  It may have taken me 30 minutes just to scrape every last bit of icing off first, but it was worth it.  Hopefully my friends had fun too...there were some tears shed, but hopefully not too many to scare them away from coming over again.  Ava's mommy was nice enough to take pictures at the party, so I have lots to show you.  I will try to limit to not TOO many!

Let's get this party started already!

Cake time!!

Ok, so sharing isn't always fun

Notice Marley knew where to sit during cake time

Ava and I sharing my chair

I may not look happy, but I did get in here willingly

Not sure if you can tell, but I had a HUGE birthday card on the driveway that everyone signed.  Super cool!

swinging with Avery

Apparently I have grandpa's smile.  What do you think?

Not long after the guests left, we had new visitors.  Grandpa & Grandma Steffen came down for a quick visit before they go on a vacation.  They also brought down Rick, my great uncle I think...he was very nice.  Obviously I was thrilled to see gma and gpa...we had a good time on their quick visit.  It included lots of eating.  The usual Jack's Stack, some Jose Peppers, and even a yummy First Watch breakfast.  I had a chocolate chip pancake bigger than my head!  Now I understand why my friend Avery goes there all the time, that place rocks. 


Let's see what else....oh yeah, I finally got to open more presents.  The boxes came a while ago and I had to wait. I have especially taken to my new baby from Aunt Rhonda....she goes everywhere with me, out to eat, bed, etc.  And she has got lots and lots of kisses from me.  I take her on walks in the cool stroller (if I am not climbing in it myself, or giving Marley a ride).  I kiss and rock my other baby to sleep in my new baby crib from Eric too.  I love them all!



Today on my official birthday I dealt with the usual school routine, but we did have some of my yummy pretzels for a snack.  Then dad gave me my favorite of hot dogs and mac n'cheese for dinner AND cake!!  Speaking of presents check out what I got tonight from mom and dad.  My very own trike!  It may take some practice, but I think I will rock this thing out soon!

 September apparently is a big birthday month, because along with mine...and Evan's party that I went to on Saturday, I have Ava's party to go to this weekend.  So much CAKE.  I love it!!  Also Avery got a new baby sister Mae yesterday...and my baby sister should make her appearance this month too.  Wow.  September is an awesome month!  I won't even get started talking about how it is also the beginning of football season! 

Until next time, Amelia OUT!

Playing with another new bday present.  I'm a big fan of picking cherries.  Kind of like
picking apples from our tree out back, which by the way are quite yummy!

I have been missing out!

We have had a rainy filled weekend so far.  Oh how I have been missing out....I had no idea this stuff was so much fun!  Apparently lots of people (especially farmers) are very happy about now.  We have some drainage all around the yard, and with all the rain we have had today....it is filling up.  Let me tell you this wa-wa is just as much fun as playing at the pool or in the shower.  It did start getting a little cold....but totally worth it.

Ok, let me back up to the highlights since my last blog.  I am going to let pictures do most of the talking, because I'm a bit worn out and not thinking so clearly.

As you can here, I have found a new love of Nutella.  Mom and dad thought that perhaps I would enjoy it on some strawberries.  Well I showed them by dipping my pizza in it.  It was yummy!

 Here I just thought I would show you how prepared I am for my trips in the car!

 Last week we had a performance at school.  Mom and dad both came to watch me, I felt pretty special.     I will admit that I was a bit in stage shock, because I pretty much just gave them a blank stare while I was frozen in place while the kids around me sang the songs.  Now, before you think I have no show in me...do make note that it was the 3-4 years olds really doing the actions....the rest of my 2-3 year old group was about as active as me.  As you can see by the guy sitting down next to me on the step.  The reward was a cupcake when all was said and done, so I was happy...as was mom!  After the show, we went to go to a BBQ over at dad's cousin Nick and his wife Molly's house for the Chief's game.  This was the first time we have gone over there....even though they are like 5 minutes away.  They were pretty nice, and of course I was a fan of the food they had, so hopefully we'll get to see them more often.  As you are well aware of my love for BBQ's...we got to go to another one last Sunday.  Where I got to see Mason's new house.  It was huge...like pulling up to the white house.  I was in awe.  Then along with all the yummy food I noshed on, I was also in awe of ALL of Mason's toys.  Wow, it was like a toy store.  I especially enjoyed this super cool car.  I look good in it don't I?  hint, hint dad.....  All in all, it was a fun time.  I got to see lots of the usual crowd...you know, Lukas, Evan, Zach, & Maddie....they were all looking good per usual.  

 

A big highlight from last weekend was a visit from Grandpa McLain!  It had been quite a while since I had last seen him, but it didn't take me long to warm up and share high fives, hugs, etc.  As you can see, he came bearing presents.  Why you ask?  Well apparently I have a birthday coming up...I must say I rocked opening up the wrapping paper (Bring on Christmas!). He got me a really cool thing that helps me read books...so I don't always have to have mommy and daddy read now!  I also got a neat homemade (well not by grandpa) quilt....actually that may be for baby sister...but I figure I can take it for a while.

I had a good time with grandpa, he worked hard with dad creating a mantle for our fireplace and doing other things around the house.  Mom and I tried to stay out of their way...until eating times that is.  We took grandpa to Jack's Stack...our favorite neighborhood BBQ place.  We all stuffed ourselves of course!

Look mom....a lego puppy just like ya-ya!

I'm 80 legos tall apparently, and the scale
said I weighed 3,500 legos.  Mom refused
to see how many she weighed!

This long weekend has already been pretty great.  First of all, mom took off Friday to hang out with me.  We went to see her good friend who lives in NC, Katie.  They are in town for a wedding this weekend, so mom wanted to get some time to catch up.  I got to meet her for the first time along with her son Riley who was a lot of fun, her daughter Ursula - who was SO pretty, and her husband Brian - who was SO tall.  (Seriously, I wasn't even as tall as him when I sat on mom's shoulders - COOL!).  Ursula stayed back, but the rest of us went to Lego Land!  You heard me right....of course this girl was not going to say no to going to place all about legos.  And it did not disappoint.  I even rode one of the rides with Katie's dad...because they wouldn't let mom on.  Ha....I may take a while to warm up to people and a lot of places, but when it comes to rides...bring them on!  Unfortunately, we eventually had to leave....hopefully I'll get to see them all again sometime.  Maybe a trip to NC in my future?  Needless to say, I was quite exhausted and barely made it out of the parking garage before crashing.

As you can see, I kept quite busy!

After we got home, mom and I had fun making some pretzels for my birthday party.  Yep, I am having a birthday party tomorrow.  Can't wait!

And here are a few pics of me from this week.  As you can see, we have our fair share of trash these days....I like to help dad by carrying our recycling!

Marley's kennel has been brought back out for her to stay in....but I have some good fun climbing in and out of it myself!

Next blog I will update you about my birthday fun....until then, Amelia OUT!