Time for Presents!

Spoiled does not even begin to describe what happened to Mara on her birthday.  Seriously.  Thank you to everyone who came.  It was seriously so much fun!  I'm not gonna lie, I had a blast planning and putting everything together.  I was just so excited for Mara.  She loves playing tea party and loves her friends, so I honestly couldn't wait for this day to arrive.  It did not disappoint.  The look on her face during the whole thing was beyond worth any stress the party was.  I love this girl the pieces.  She is so sassy, fun, helpful, creative, imaginative, loving, and just plain adorable.  Love you Roo!

People @ the Party

These are the pictures of everyone who came to the party.  We had so much fun!  Mara still talks about her birthday party.  So thanks to everyone who made it so special!

Could they not be brother and sister?  Sweet Gracie is so adorable! 

Logan's favorite part of the day was the food...of course.  What else would I expect.

When he ran out of his own food he grabbed Lizzie's wand and tried grabbing the food that was out of his reach.

Sisters?

Nick was reading his boys a story and Mara just got right up there to join them.

Again, thanks to everyone that came!

Part Two

Blowing out the Candles

I absolutely adore the look on Mara's face when all the attention is on her.  TO.DIE.FOR.

...and what's a tea party without a ridiculous hat/headband? :)  It was fun.   

3rd birthday Part One

Yes, I said Part.  As in..the first of many!  I went a little bonkers taking pictures-and you get to see them all!  Ok, maybe not all...that would be 324 pictures...so I'll narrow it down a bit.  This first part is the pre-party festivities.  Getting everything ready!

I decided it would be a fun tradition to display photos from each previous birthday!  So we got her newborn picture, 1st birthday party, and 2nd birthday party pictures and displayed them.  It is crazy how much she has grown!

The food prep started a week in advance.  Along with the decor.  I kind of get into planning birthday parties if you couldn't tell..

I wish I had a better picture of the banner.  It was so darn cute!

Mara excited and ready for the fun to begin!

Beautiful Mara

Beautiful is definitely the word I would use to describe Mara.  From the moment she was born everyone has said that.  As she gets older and her personality has developed, I would still describe her as beautiful.  She is inside and out.  She is so full of life it's CRAZY!  She loves her family and friends more than anything else in this world!  She is very sensitive to people's emotions around her.  Her hugs and kisses can truly break a bad mood!  Trust me, I know!  Last night she said, "mommy is very lucky to have me." and it is true!  I am!  Oh, man...I love her.

Sean's cousin Janika asked me if she could use Mara for a photoshoot, so we (of course!) jumped at the chance!  Go here to see the shoot.  Janika was so professional, and got so many amazing pictures even though Mara was having a diva moment.  Thanks Janika!  I would just pot the pictures on here (and hopefully I will soon) but as of right now, I've only seen the photos on Janika's blog and did not feel right about stealing them!  Seriously, go look at it...you will NOT be disappointed!