Marie's 3rd Birthday

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Marie turned three last Sunday (Jan. 30th). I'm a little behind, but I will get to why after a few photos. (And really this timing is much better than my norm when you consider that JJ's first birthday photos still aren't posted). So on Marie's actual birthday, we let her open presents throughout the day. At breakfast, this one was from Nana and Papa. I love her face in these two pictures - the excitement is palpable and you can read what she's thinking: "Oooh, what is it??" BOOKS! Books, Books and more Books!
Then at community group we all sang to her and had Rice Krispie treats to celebrate. We almost let Marie's hair catch on fire. Ooops.
Then this morning we had a DANCE PARTY to celebrate her birthday with friends. I heard one little boy had been telling everyone for 2 weeks that he was going to a Dance Party and had been practicing. It paid off - here is just a small snip of the kids' moves.

Who Likes CAKE? Me! Me! I do! Me! We do!We had pizza, sparkling grape juice, and of course cake! As with most three year olds, the cake was a big hit. So was the dancing but I am exhausted.

Comments

Unknown said…
What a great Birthday Party. Wish I could have been there. POPS
February 6, 2011 at 1:07 PM
Ashley said…
Marie is just so animated! I love the photos and the video. Looks like she had a great birthday.
February 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Christy said…
Three?! Can it be? She looks so grown up and beautiful! I'm so glad you didn't let that gorgeous hair catch on fire. LOVE your idea for a dance party.
February 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM
trmills said…
She is unbelievably adorable, Laura. So thankful you've had three amazing years with her!
February 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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