Alles Gute Zum Geburtstag!

Guten Tag! Jason and I have had a very busy couple of weeks!
Last weekend our sweet friends from Jason's PA class threw us a diaper shower! They worked so hard to put it on, and it paid off. The food was delicious. The only downside is we had to watch our dawgs lose to Texas A&M.

The girls from Jason's PA class! 

The banner matches our crib bedding. 

Diaper wreath! 

Then on Wednesday, the staff from my school showered us with gifts! It was SO thoughtful. I was overwhelmed by how many people participated in the shower. The special ed staff hosted it.  They did a great job with the cupcakes (little booties on top! so cute.) and punch and ice cream. It was after school and the majority of the staff came, and some other coworkers that work in other parts of the school district. PLUS they got together and bought both car seats! I think we officially have all of the little things we need BEFORE they come. 

Aren't these adorable! 

So then this weekend we started celebrating Jason's birthday a little early. I planned an Oktoberfest themed birthday party. (Hence the German greetings.. and Alles Gute Zum Geburtstag- Happy Birthday.) 

We had German food and beer (for some of us). We also had a beer tasting. Everyone brought beer to share, and I served a blind taste test. There was awards for best, worst, and most interesting! 

Please note that this would not have been possible without the huge amount of help from Zahida and Valerie all afternoon!

German Potato salad, of course

Honey Beer Bread

Homemade Pretzels (I don't suggest this recipe) with Beer Cheese Dip

My mom's recipe for sweet and sour green beans..YUM!

Zahida

Brandon

Val brought the best beer... Sarah brought the WORST.

Birthday boy!

You can't even tell I'm pregnant in this picture! 

Chad

Andrew

Elijah

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Andrew, so proud of his team...

Sunday morning we had a chance to meet with the Legrands briefly for breakfast before church. It was so good to see them!!!

Jason's birthday is actually next Monday, but we had a great time getting the celebration started! 

Pregnancy news: 

I am now 32 weeks. It is quite a milestone! I am still working, and I plan to work for at least the next two weeks. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving break. Jason's family is coming over from Nashville so that will help tremendously! Thank you for all of your prayers! I am hoping to carry the twins for another 3-5 weeks at least!