Hello all! I'm so sorry that it has taken so long to get a chapter up. Things have been super chaotic and I have lost pretty much all motivation for this story. I hope you enjoy this chapter. It isn't one of my best. It is mostly a filler until the next chapter which the idea came to me out of nowhere so hopefully it will get written relatively quickly so I can get it out to all of you. Thank you for still reading this story if you are. Thank you for the new faves and alerts. Thank you for those of you that always review. They make me so happy and really help me write when I really don't feel like I can. Anyway, Enjoy!

September 14th, 2015

Things in the Hudson family were going wonderfully. Finn and Rachel couldn't have been happier and Arabella loved having both of her parents in her life. She definitely loved to be the center of attention as well.

It was a couple of days before Arabella's birthday. Rachel was making final arrangements for the party she was planning for the little girl. It was going to be the first birthday that she would have all the important people in her life there. Everyone, including the old New Directions members were going to be there. It was sure to be an exciting day for everyone involved.

It was a Friday and Rachel had taken off so she could go shopping. She also wanted to be there for her little girl the last couple of days that she was two. She couldn't believe that she was going to be three. It didn't feel like she had been in her life that long.

Finn woke up and said, "Hey beautiful. How are you doing this morning?"

Rachel smiled. "I'm wonderful. I'm glad you took the day off to go shopping with Arie and me."

"Are you kidding? It's the first birthday that I am going to be around for. I want to be involved in everything when it comes to the planning."

"I'm so glad you are here. It is kind of stressful, but I know that Arie is going to enjoy it."

"Of course she will. It's a princess themed party. It is her favorite thing. I mean she gets to wear her crown and her Cinderella costume."

Rachel chuckled. "Yeah. It doesn't hurt that we are having it at Chuck E Cheese, too. I know that most of us that are going to be there are going to be adults, but she wants to go there so badly. She picked her five little friends that she wants to be there. Beth is so excited about it. Then everyone is coming in for it. Kurt is going to be meeting her for the first time. It is going to be a big day."

"Are you kidding me? You know better than anyone that I am practically a child anyway. Puck is pretty much the same person as me. Everyone else would do anything for Arie. She is the perfect little girl. It doesn't matter where her party is, it is just her party. That is why people are coming. Kurt is so excited to meet her and actually get some quality time with her. I'm glad my brother is going to be here for a week. I have missed him a little bit."

"I can't believe it has taken this long for them to meet. I mean they met at the wedding, but this is first time he will get to spend a lot of time with her. I can't wait to get some time with Kurt. I have missed him. Things are going to be interesting with him around for a week."

"You have that right. We thought it was hard raising a three year old. For a week we are going to have Kurt and a three year old. We will get no rest."

Rachel playfully slapped him. "Be nice. He's your brother and the uncle to your daughter. The only one she has. Don't mess that up for her."

"I'm just joking. I actually like Kurt. He knows I just mess with him. You have to be kidding if you think that we are going to chase him away. He is just going to be happy to have someone that he can dress since none of the rest of us will let him dress us."

"That is probably true."

Arabella came in wiping at her eyes. She said, "Hi!"

Rachel smiled and said, "Good morning, sunshine! Did you sleep well last night?"

She nodded as she yawned. She climbed into Finn's lap. He kissed her head and said, "Kiddo, it's the three of us today. We get to finish picking out things for your princess party. Are you excited? It's your party. We are going to have so much fun. Nana and pops are coming to see you. You get to see Uncle Kurt again. Then your daycare friends are going to be there."

"You?"

"Of course I'll be there. So will your mommy. There is no way we would miss your cool party."

"Love you!"

"I love you too, princess."

Rachel said, "Can I get in on this love fest? Please?"

Arabella giggled and gave Rachel a big wet kiss on her cheek. Rachel told her, "That's what I'm talking about. I think it's time for all of us to get ready. We have some things to do today."

Finn told her, "I'll get this little munchkin dressed and ready to go. You worry about getting ready. Then you can get breakfast started while I am getting dressed."

"Are you sure?"

"Yep. Arie and I love our morning dress time." Arabella nodded. Rachel just chuckled. She knew Arabella would say yes to anything that made her daddy happy. She also knew that the tables were going to turn when Arabella was older. Finn would do anything to make his little girl happy as well.

Finn had Arabella dressed. He was just about to take her to his bedroom to switch off with Rachel when the doorbell rang. Finn picked up Arabella and said, "I wonder who that could be so early? Uncle Noah just comes in. So does pop pop. Let's go see who is at the door."

Finn walked into the living room tickling Arabella in his arms the whole way there. Arabella was squealing and exclaiming, "No daddy! No tickles!" Finn just chuckled and continued until he go to the door.

When he opened the door he heard, "Brother, come on. I know you own some shirts. You couldn't have put one on before answering the door?"

Finn chuckled and said, "Hey bro. Wait a minute. What are you doing here? I thought you weren't supposed to get in until Sunday morning like everyone else?"

"Are you really that disappointed to see me? I come all this way a couple of days early so that I can see my brother and his family. This is the welcome that I get. That hurts."

"You know I love you. I'm just surprised you are here. That's all."

"I had the vacation time and I wanted to come see you. I also wanted to come get some quality time with my niece before everyone else got here and I didn't get to her."

Finn chuckled. "Don't try to pull that. You want to take her shopping so you can use her as your little dress up doll. Dude, she's a kid not a toy."

"Please Finn. Please let me buy her some clothes. I mean that is what uncles are for right? For spoiling their only niece when they finally get the chance to see her."

"That is something you will have to take up with Rach. Arie, can you say hi to Uncle Kurt? You remember him from mommy and daddy's wedding, don't you?"

Arabella bashfully said, "Hi." Then she buried her head in Finn's shoulder.

Finn told him, "Come in. We were just getting ready to get breakfast started. I still need to get dressed. Rach should be out in a minute."

Rachel said from behind him, "I'm here. Who was at the door?" When she saw it was Kurt she squealed and ran to him. She said, "Kurt! What are you doing here? You weren't supposed to be here until Sunday like everyone else."

"I came in early. I had to come see my favorite Hudsons."

"You want to take Arie shopping, don't you? Don't play innocent with me, mister."

"She needs a cute birthday outfit Rach. I will find her the perfect outfit."

"It's a princess party, Kurt. She is going to be wearing her Cinderella outfit. She doesn't need an extravagant outfit."

"That's no fun."

"Kurt…"

"I'm sorry. Don't go all momma bear on me. I hear that momma Rachel is pretty intense. I just want to spoil my niece while I am here."

"I'm sure there will be plenty of time for that. Today we have to make the final birthday prep trips. You are welcome to stay here or come with us. That is up to you."

"I would love to tag along."

"Great. How about you and I talk in the kitchen while I get breakfast started so Finn can get dressed."

Rachel, Finn, Kurt and Arabella had a wonderful day. Arabella had loved the time she got to have getting to know her uncle. She was already telling him that he was her favorite. Finn and Rachel just laughed because they had heard her tell Puck the same thing many times before.

The adults had the time to catch up before everyone else was set to get into town. The next couple of days were going to be so busy and exciting. The Hudsons truly had no idea what was about to be coming their way. Their perfect day being planned for their perfect little girl was coming, but would it be as perfect as they had hoped and planned for?