Ultrasound and Party Decorations

I had an ultrasound today called Early Screen which is something new they are doing to check for down syndrome and other trisomy disorders. Everything looked completely normal which is always great news to hear. It was so fun seeing the baby move around on the screen! He/she looks so much more like a person from the last time we took a peek. You could see all the facial features and the arms and legs. We got a few great profile pictures to share with our family this weekend. The technician still couldn't find that other baby in there making my belly get big so fast! I actually haven't gained but a pound or two but this belly is showing for sure. People ask me everywhere when I am due and I am only 12 1/2 weeks. Ha! I do love being pregnant though and look forward to the next few months with this belly (especially when the baby starts moving!). :)

I have been getting ready for Eli's party over the past week or two. I cleaned all last weekend only to find that after our new windows were installed this week I would need to re-clean everything because of all the dust. :) I plan on getting the food together on Friday along with the rest of the decorations. We are doing a monkey theme party with teal, yellow, and brown for the colors. My mom found these cute plates in a magazine and I had his invitaiton designed based on them. She also had a cake made at a local bakery in Arkansas that is going to match everything else!

It is going to be great fun having both of our families in town to celebrate with us along with some of our friends. Marc's family is coming from Illinois and Texas and mine are coming up from Arkansas. Eli is one very loved little boy. :) I will put up some pictures after the party. Have a great weekend!