MY MIND HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ON THIS LITTLE GUY THE PAST WEEK:
AND LOUNGING WITH HER LEGS WIDE OPEN LAYING ON MOM AND DAD'S BED, EATING CHIPS, AND WATCHING A MOVIE THE NEXT MINUTE. AHHHH THE DAYS!
DOES ANYONE ELSE MISS THOSE DAYS?! 
G-ma/pa Brown gave Sophia a new bike for Christmas. We debated between a 12"-16" bike, but she was practically too big for the 12" already and the 16" was a little big, but wouldn't be for very long. She rode the 16" bike in the store, so we went with it. Well, she got the bike and then decided she was scared of riding it, until TODAY!!!!
She rode it in our cold-a-sac, but it has a little hill, so we took her to a big empty parking lot. She started off with wanting me to hold the back and then by the end was telling me to let go if I tried! A little confidence and then she's off....What a pro!
SIDE NOTE: I have learned that girl clothes can truly melt your heart, whereas boy clothes are cute, but don't give the same effect. 
So with a little rearranging of pictures and beautiful curtains and crib set, we have our little boys baseball room. I should have zoomed in on the fabric because it's really fun. It has old school baseball hats, bats, gloves, and pennants.
You'll notice the lovely baby sign from my shower...That will be replaced with a name plate once we decide his name: Easton Curtis? or Kenton Curtis? Curtis is TJ's middle name and Sophia has my middle name. Plus TJ is deciding how to do his name with baseballs.
The bassinet is also set up next to our bed. Nightly I wake up and see it and think, "oh man, it's getting more and more real everyday!" I've officially hit the antsy stage:)
Before TJ left Sophia opened her presents from us. She was sweet and asked why I didn't get any presents. I explained that today was her special day, but I thought that was cute!
The snow was perfect because I didn't have to go to work AND it didn't interfere with Sophia's day. For lunch we ventured out to Red Robin to use her free birthday meal coupon. She wanted the sundae, but not the singing that usually goes with it.
After Sophia took her nap, she came into my room and said, "I'm ready to go to Chuckie Cheese!" The top 2 choices for her birthday party was either Chuckie Cheese or Bowling. Chuckie Cheese made the final cut...
I usually like to make a cake that matches her birthday theme, but this year Sophia knew EXACTLY what she wanted and that was cupcakes. She wanted pink frosting with purple sprinkles for girls and orange frosting with blue sprinkles for boys. Oh, and a Starburst on top and I added the #3 on top.
Sophia had her cousins and best buddies from preschool come to help celebrate, so we had a total of 10 kids...perfect for Chuckie Cheese! All the kids ran around and had fun playing games. Here's Mollie driving away...
Time to eat pizza
Here are her preschool friends. I didn't get a picture of the Brown cousins because they ate so fast and were off to play.
Yes this is how she sat when it was time to sing "Happy Birthday!" hahaha. And she didn't blow out her candles, silly girl! Too much attention on her:) (so like me as a kid).
Opening presents...She got some very fun things.
This was the classic sketch picture from Chuckie Cheese, but I love the look it captured! This picture says, "I'm 3 and I know it!"
It is crazy to think that 3 years ago she came into our lives. It truly felt like yesterday and I replayed that day all day today! Sophia is very aware of what is around her, she picks things up quickly,and surprises us every day with the things she learns. We are truly blessed to have her in our family. Sophia is a fan of: singing songs (making them up lately), dancing (not when too many people are watching), writing her name/letters, playing games, macaroni and cheese, noodles, skipping, being a big girl, and much, much more. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE GIRL!!!
More cute decorations (and I didn't get a picture of the food, but it also had the baseball theme).
We got a video monitor:) TJ wanted one of these with Sophia, but didn't get one, so he's very excited. Sophia and TJ have already tested it out.
We also got spoiled with a lot of adorable boy clothes. My sister-n-law Hollie mentioned that everyone at my shower knew me and my style because I didn't get anything ugly and that is SO true. No Pooh Bear or character stuff...YYYYEEESSS!!! hahaha. 
We also got the sit-n-stand stroller that Sophia had to test out every time we went to Target. Sophia rarely sits in the cart or her stroller the whole time when shopping so this will be a perfect ride for her. She has been taking spins around the house!
I am very blessed to have such good friends and family! I feel very blessed and we are now ready for our baby boy to join us.
While waiting for the Cheesecake Factory we were entertained by this sign. Good ol' Seattle. This sign was made by a bum who shared a joke with us. He reassured us that it wasn't dirty, just cheesy before saying it. What a respectful bum!
Mark, Kim, and Rachel (her and her husband had to separate at the table)
Chris (Rachel's hubby), TJ and me
It was cold, but the fireworks were pretty and the company was even better. I love you guys!
Evidence that Santa came to our house. The first thing Sophia said when she woke up was, "Is Santa here?" She seemed a little apprehensive because she loves Santa, but not up close. I reassured her that he wasn't here, but did come.
Yah a cash register!!!
And pink guitar! She jumped up and down with excitement. Those moments were priceless and made Christmas day even more special! Rocker girl:)
After playing and checking out what Santa brought her, it was time to open family gifts. Santa rocks and gives all the fun stuff. Mom and Dad just gave her pj's, game, and movie.
Daddy's turn to see what was in his stocking. TJ's favorite part is the stockings. Santa brought him practical stuff in his stocking this year, hahaha! Notice Sophia is right there to help! She did that with everything:)
Off to do Christmas morning with my side. The Uffens tradition is to wake up and meet on Mom and Dad's bed. The kids are ready to go. Notice the girl matching PJ's...adorable! Those pj's have turned into Sophia's favorite.
Here we are in the hallway waiting to run down and see what we got! (And yes, I still run!!!)
Sophia got loaded up! She got her Baby Alive. She was very particular and pointed to this baby every time we were in a store. This baby laughs, eats, drinks, and poos. Little did I know that I will be changing 2 diapers next month, haha! This baby will give Sophia lots of practice.
Time to drink...What a good mama!
Our day was not over. We went over to celebrate with TJ's Dad side and then back to my parents house for dinner. We are truly grateful for both our families and for everything they do for us, but we were all ready for bed at the end of the night!!! 
After the shin-dig we went over to Grandma/pa Brown's house to do Christmas with just the immediate family. All the kids were excited and Sophia waited patiently for it to be her turn to open the presents.
What could it be??? I think she was the daintiest gift opener;)
The last surprise of the night was for the girls. They both got new bikes! This is Sophia's first big girl bike with training wheels. She's getting more comfortable on it everyday.
About 10pm we finally made it back to our house. Sophia set up Santa's plate of cookies, milk, and big carrots for the reindeer. And yes, they had to be big carrots! Notice the attack dog protecting Santa's plate. We got that dog during the white elephant gift exchange at Kathy's house. I think we scored!!!
