Our sweet little girl is 3 years old today..THREE! I almost can't believe it. This day has been much anticipated around here, and Meredith was overjoyed that her big day was finally here. She was especially happy to come downstairs this morning to find her new birthday present...
I'm 3!
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| Her choice of breakfast: granola with milk and blueberries |
Presents from Nana and Papa...
Present from the brothers....homemade card by Caleb and a helmet!
She was more than ready to go out and go for a ride...
Playgroup friends came over for a Minnie Mouse celebration!
The spread (before the hot food was out)...
Getting excited for friends to come...
Mouse-shaped chicken nuggets for the kiddos (thanks, Theresa, for the Costco trip)...
Chicken Florentine Ring for the mommas...
Special treats: Minnie Mouse cupcakes (thanks to Meijer for baking and frosting....all I had to do was add the cookies and tie the licorice bow) & cups of popcorn, marshmallows, red M&Ms and pink jelly beans...
Red fruit salad...
Pink lemonade in real tea cups!
Generous gifts from friends!
Friends. I've known each of these sweet kiddos since they were born....we love doing life with their families, and are so thankful for their friendships.
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| Not pictured are the 2 babies. |
Craft time. Each kiddo got a foam letter (their first initial); the girls painted white polka dots on pink (Minnie) and the boys (only 3 of them, including my 2!) painted the top half black and did 2 "buttons" (Mickey).
They turned out pretty cute!
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| Shane's (Caleb painted his), Meredith's and Caleb's |
Happy Birthday to Meredith, Happy Birthday to YOU!
We walked to the park in hopes that the kids could run off all of that sugar they just consumed...
Guests of Honor (minus Joey, I somehow didn't get a picture of him)...
Kiddos' parting gifts...
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| Yay for the $1 spot at Target! |
Tonight, we had family over for dinner.
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| Auntie Heidi |
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| Uncle Warren & Miss Katie |
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| Grandma & Grandpa |
Meredith requested Tacos!
Before we ate, the kids played outside. In the dirt. It was quite the sight to see Meredith in her new leotard and tutu, digging in the dirt. The apple doesn't fall far...
Love the dirty nose!
CAKE!
Mesmerized by us singing to her...
Blowing out the candle...
Happy Birthday to our sweet, smart, cuddly, beautiful, silly, joyful baby girl.
We loved you like crazy when you were this little...
...and each day we love you more and more and more!
Happy 3rd Birthday to our favorite girl.
