A Princess Birthday
I am so late in posting this and I have a whole other post that I need to do as well of our visit with my brother and family in their new home, but we really need to take time to share about Lorelai's 3rd birthday!
My oh my what a big girl she's growing into, and yet when I look at her I still see her as a little chubby legged toddler. But, that baby fat is slowly slipping away and certainly her talkative and expressive nature reminds me of what a big girl I have on my hands now. (Despite her denial of that fact and wanting to remain a baby herself.)
Just like Mary Poppins...she is "positively perfect" if I do say so myself. (Well, except the screaming...we could really do without the screaming, Lorelai.)
Gabriel also got to participate in the present opening for the last year. I think five is a really good year for him to understand that people each get a day just for them. We asked everyone to keep his gifts small this year so we really appreciate that. He was perfectly content and very excited for Lorelai. He helped Brian and I assemble the BIG gift for Lorelai. :)
The big gift...
It's so tall that she needs a step stool to reach the attic space. lol But, she LOVES it!
Purple and pink princess items were the theme for the day, so we did vanilla cupcakes with purple vanilla buttercream icing. We then coated the icing in sugar crystals in either purple or pink. Topped with a crown. :)
She blew out candles on her own for the first time!
It was such a great quiet family day. That's how I like birthday's. Celebrate it with the people who love you most. And I sure do love this kiddo!!!!
My oh my what a big girl she's growing into, and yet when I look at her I still see her as a little chubby legged toddler. But, that baby fat is slowly slipping away and certainly her talkative and expressive nature reminds me of what a big girl I have on my hands now. (Despite her denial of that fact and wanting to remain a baby herself.)
I'm so very proud of the little girl she's growing into. She is joyful, spirited, comedic, dramatic, engaging, and just plain ol' super. She loves to dress up pretty and then maybe color her entire body with markers. She enjoys and appreciates the arts, enjoys reading, and is over the moon for anything Disney Princess. She still adores pink and purple, her latest food of choice is mac & cheese, but she also shares her Grandma Wood's love of bacon, and this girl will scarf down anything sugary. She enjoys a challenge and doesn't shy away for difficult tasks. A go getter if you will.
Just like Mary Poppins...she is "positively perfect" if I do say so myself. (Well, except the screaming...we could really do without the screaming, Lorelai.)
Gabriel also got to participate in the present opening for the last year. I think five is a really good year for him to understand that people each get a day just for them. We asked everyone to keep his gifts small this year so we really appreciate that. He was perfectly content and very excited for Lorelai. He helped Brian and I assemble the BIG gift for Lorelai. :)
Purple and pink princess items were the theme for the day, so we did vanilla cupcakes with purple vanilla buttercream icing. We then coated the icing in sugar crystals in either purple or pink. Topped with a crown. :)