Our little girl is three! This is a whole series of pictures of Caroline's birthday party. The fact that it was her birthday all day was a hard concept for a three-year-old. When she woke up in the morning and I told her "Happy Birthday," she responded: but nobody is here yet. She repeated that line all day. To her a birthday is all about the party, and her party didn't start until 5pm. It was a perfect time, especially since both kids had at least an hour nap beforehand. She loved her party, and she was so excited about all her friends being there, and opening presents (she loves gifts: she's always wrapping things up and giving them to people).
This first picture is from the night before, working on her cake together. 
Then we move to the party pictures. Here she's looking quite excited about this big gift from Grandma Caroline and Grandpa Chuck. 
She was also excited when her friends Elizabeth and Marilyn arrived, and she opened her gift from Elizabeth (neither of them could wait:)): food for her new kitchen. 
Trace spent the afternoon and evening preparing a sumptuous feast for everyone: yum! 
We had delicious tacos, with a choice of mild chicken, spicy chicken, or medium beef. Something for every taste! 
The most amazing Aunt Becky made Caroline a bunny for her birthday, and they had a special time opening it together. 
Caroline was Becky's shadow when everyone first arrived: all the people were a little overwhelming for a few minutes. 
Lindsey and her son Graham, so sweet. 
Caroline wearing the Clement's special birthday crown. Aunt Katie loaned it to us via Grandma Jo for Caroline's birthday. Thanks for sharing! 
Sitting in her new chair from Grandma Caroline. I'll do an entire blog post on that later. It was very special. 
Opening Dave's gift with him. 
Lindsey and Betsy with their two boys visiting. 
Trystan, Marilyn, and Caroline playing with Caroline's pretend cookie set--perfect for her new toy kitchen. 
The Beltrans, who kindly brought a gift for Jackson too. 
Singing happy birthday: time for cake!
Then we move to the party pictures. Here she's looking quite excited about this big gift from Grandma Caroline and Grandpa Chuck. She was also excited when her friends Elizabeth and Marilyn arrived, and she opened her gift from Elizabeth (neither of them could wait:)): food for her new kitchen. Trace spent the afternoon and evening preparing a sumptuous feast for everyone: yum! We had delicious tacos, with a choice of mild chicken, spicy chicken, or medium beef. Something for every taste! The most amazing Aunt Becky made Caroline a bunny for her birthday, and they had a special time opening it together. Caroline was Becky's shadow when everyone first arrived: all the people were a little overwhelming for a few minutes. Lindsey and her son Graham, so sweet. Caroline wearing the Clement's special birthday crown. Aunt Katie loaned it to us via Grandma Jo for Caroline's birthday. Thanks for sharing! Sitting in her new chair from Grandma Caroline. I'll do an entire blog post on that later. It was very special. Opening Dave's gift with him. Lindsey and Betsy with their two boys visiting. Trystan, Marilyn, and Caroline playing with Caroline's pretend cookie set--perfect for her new toy kitchen. The Beltrans, who kindly brought a gift for Jackson too. Singing happy birthday: time for cake!
Caroline blowing out her candles. 
Sitting on Dave's lap putting on her purple goggles from Tracie. 
The three roomies. 
Beautiful Betsy and her son Andrew. 
Aunt Heide and Caroline. 
Finishing the night dancing for Mike and Ellen. 
We're glad you're three Caroline. You are a treasured part of our family. You keep us all laughing, and melt our hearts with your smiles and cuddle times. I'm excited to see you grow in the years to come. I love you!
1 comment:
Happy Birthday, miss Caroline! I love how expressive you are in so many of these pictures! You can tell you are one happy, content, self-confident little girl who knows she is loved. I love you!
Post a Comment