kate turns 3

it all started with the invitation.  i was getting ready to work on them and asked kate what kind of party she wanted.  she promptly responded with, "a pink party!"  and we were off.  i started brainstorming of all things pink and was completely stumped at the food.  what kind of food is pink in february?  most of the fruit is out of season, i would have to dye bread (kind of gross), we would be stuck with ham...  things quickly progressed to a treat menu.  and then came the invite:

we invited all of the local family and a few friends.  we all visited for a few minutes while we waited for everyone to arrive.

  

kate learned how to hold up three fingers.  she also finally learned how to hold up two.

 

beth ecstatic to see everyone

the decor:

the spread:

 

 

 

  

 

 

this is kate's go-to face when you ask her to smile

 counting the candles to make sure we didn't mess it up

 being bashful while everyone is singing

struggling to blow out the candles - she hasn't quite learned how to blow out air without using her front teeth

eating the cake she picked out

let's open presents!

 

i love that she finally gets the concept - look at her genuine expression here.  she's actually excited without us coaxing it out of her :)

 

the thank you hugs
 

 trying out the gear

 

 

it even carried over to the next day - she has not taken these things off since the weekend!

 

 

happy birthday, sweet kate!  we love you!