Ellie's School Valentine's Day Party (and some other news)

Hi Everyone! Ellie's class at school (daycare) had a small celebration for Valentine's Day on Friday, so Dan and I went to join in on the fun. It was great to be there with all the other families, and get to interact with the other kids in her class. She has some really great friends!!

Ellie enjoying her first juice box drink ever - I think she enjoys the apple juice!!
A Valentine's Day cupcake! Ellie was not so impressed (as the expression suggests), and only played with the icing.
Ellie with all of her friends - some eating the cupcake, and others just looking (as Ellie did) at it.
Dad trying to get Ellie to at least try the cupcake. She was not convinced, and didn't go for it.

In other news, as many of you may already know, Dan and I found out on Thursday that I am already 3cm dilated. The doctor appeared to express skepticism about my making it to the scheduled c-section date (March 2nd), and even offered to cancel it for me. We, of course, declined the offer (being optimistic that we will make it for a few more weeks). In reality, the doctor informed us that if I have made any more progress on Wednesday at my next appointment then I will have to go directly to labor and delivery. The other complication (because of course with us, it can't just be one thing at a time) is that Dan is going out of town for 3 days to defend his dissertation (YAY, Dr. Dan Finke!) starting tomorrow morning and is not getting back until 6:30pm on Wednesday. So, if I have to go to L&D on Wednesday, he will most likely miss the birth of the child. Luckily, we are always blessed in some way and Dan's mom has agreed to come to Salt Lake to stay with Ellie and I while Dan is away, just in case. This makes me feel so much more comfortable and confident that nothing will actually happen (because now we have a contingency plan). Anyway, just wanted to keep you up to date, and of course, if anything exciting happens I will let you all know.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!! We hope you have a wonderful and loving day! We certainly love and miss you all very much!!