the party

I LOVE three. Other than the attitude and freak outs. But everything else is great. Addison is a wealth of knowledge and really understands how things work. So she was all about her birthday this year. We had the party at a local park and there was no one there but us. It was perfect.

I still can't get a good picture of her.
I took the easy way out and served pizza, fruit and cheese. It actually turned out to be a very good idea.

Addison had 4 little boys from school come to the party and couldn't have been happier. We did invite a couple of girls, but they couldn't make it. I didn't see her all morning unless she was eating or opening gifts.
I decided to again take the easy road and get cupcakes from Costco. I was worried about 20 cupcakes being enough so I was going to get a cake from Publix. (No need to worry. Costco cupcakes are HUGE!) Then I had this bright idea to make a cake instead. By myself. I was up until midnight making this thing and getting ready for the party. Note to self: next time just get the cake at Publix.
I must say that I was pretty darn excited about the cake. It was pink and purple. One of her special requests. And turned out pretty cute. Addison got a little shy when we were singing Happy Birthday. It was really sweet to watch. She was so happy that it was her birthday.
Drum roll please...

Behold. The best part of the cake. And let me just say that it tasted good too. I used my secret ingredients...applesauce and a dollop of mayo.
That night she had a couple of things left to open from us and my dad. Grandpa came through big time and got her the Spiderman toy she had been talking about for weeks. And lucky us - it talks AND shoots things from it's hand.

I picked up this little laptop a couple of weeks ago when I saw it on sale. I do that. I buy cheap things and put them away for special occasions. I wonder where I get that from? (My mom!) Turns out, she loves it! Some of the games are a little advanced, but we sit and play it together. I'm actually surprised at how well she does at most of them.
There you have it. Another year gone by and my baby girl is now three. I'm a little sad, but really do love all the things that she is learning. It makes me proud.