We celebrated Lily's 3rd year on the planet this past weekend and had a blast. Although I tried to incorporate as many kids as I could, it still looks like an adult party. Must be the size comparison because I remember more kids running around than adults! Anywho, Lily had so much fun and behaved so well. I really think she makes an effort to play and talk with everyone at her parties. She makes us proud every day but some days are just exceptional. She shared, she played, she laughed, she got cake up her nose....ahhh, good times.

Thanks to all that came out and here are a few photos to share but all can be found here:
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First event was to get the crabs for our crab fest! Rolling Thunder was in town so we got to see lots of motorcycles en route which prompted Lily to shout U-S-A! No idea where she got that idea. 

The guys there were great to us and gave Mommy and Lily red, white and blue leis.

We went to the pool everyday over the weekend. It was great since it was not crowded so we were happy we were not three of the 800,000 people who traveled out of town that weekend. Very pleased. The pool is great although we debate publishing a blog just on "overheard at the neighborhood pool" since some parents in our neighborhood can be crazy and just plain annoying. Oh well, we love the pool!

Can you believe we did not get a picture of the actual crabs!?? Ehh, these crabs will do.
Seriously though, Daddy said Lily looked like an 80's prom pose...hair to the side, etc. It cracked us up.

So, what ever it is, it is stubborn, because it wouldn't open its legs.  But the doctors were pretty sure it is a girl.

UPDATE: Had a second sonogram.  Its confirmed, its a girl.

So in case you don't know, we just purchased a second home in Upstate NY, Chateaugay, Stacey's hometown.  With a second kid on the way it will become harder to crash at people's houses.  The house is next to Stacey's sister Cathy (and Chip), a few block's from her sister Karen's and a few blocks from from her parents.  Brother Kevin and Erin are not to much further, and Brian and Tammy will be staying here as well when they are up.  Had a good week of fixing up the place, but more to do.  We love it though.  Here is a link to some pics and a video tour:

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Although it took me a while, I eventually got what she was saying. Any guesses?

We went to get a sonogram a few weeks ago and wanted to share the pictures. We do not know who this little person is but will at least find out if it is a girl or boy on May 20th. I really think the pregnancy can drag itself out! I guess it is just so the mother can be paranoid about every single thing. Yup, plenty of time for that.

Mommy is 16 weeks right now and is starting to feel the slight squirms and flutters of her belly. It was about that same time with big sister and Lily. I guess we can credit these LEGS!! This picture cracks us up. Its like Baby #2 was like..."check this out! I can stretch and KIIIIICK!" So exciting!

That is right, the Bowers family is expecting another little one to add to our fun times. Stacey is just out of her first trimester officially today so we thought it would be a great day to get our new blog started. Not to worry, the new and improved www.BowersDC.com will still bring all the hilarity of our previous updates sprinkled with some new baby cries and sleepless nights. In the meantime, we will talk about how we are preparing for our new baby.

Housekeeping Note: If you are looking for anything on Lily's old blog, click on the "Home" link at the top of this page and there is a link to it, as well as some other links that we will be adding to.

When we told Lily she was really excited and every now and then she will talk to the baby in Mommy's tummy. A few days ago, she was talking to the baby and when I asked her what the baby said...."The baby said...DO NOT COME IN HERE!" Obviously, Mommy was psyched that the baby did not want a toddler in there to share the room. YIKES!

And a few other Lilyisms about the baby...
"I have a baby in MY tummy and I eat the baby. Nooo, it tastes yucky."
"Mommy the baby will be gone from your tummy and then it will be big and PLAY WITH MEEEEEEE!!!!"
"Baby says it wants to see my castle."
"I am going to have a boy baby and you going to have a girl baby."

Lily will have her world turn upside down when the baby comes but we are positive she will adjust. The parents may be slightly affected too and we know that they will need to adjust too but we are excited to meet the new baby. Of course, we have another 6 months to build the big sister ego up and prepare so we have some time.

Glad to share the news with all our friends and family!