Faith turns 3!

Happy Birthday Faith!

I can't believe my little girl is three. We have a game we like to play. I will say, "Who is my favorite __(age) old?" And the kids have fun raising their hand and saying, "Me!" On Faith's birthday we were driving to the library and Grace said, "Who is Mama's favorite 2 year old?" And I corrected her that today Faith is three. Grace replied, "Faith, you are Mama's favorite two year and her favorite three year old. That is a big job." And I realized that I had said, "Who is Mama's favorite two year old?" for the last time... (At least until Titus turns 2)

For Faith's birthday we had a family picnic down by the river. It was a bit chillier than we expected, but it was fun anyway. Although, getting her candle to light in the wind was a bit tricky!!

Grace got to go shop with Daddy and pick out her very own gift for Faith. A Tinker Belle baton with a ribbon for twirling. Faith loved it.

From us Faith got a photo book of her 2 year old year and Beauty & The Beast. The girls and I had fun skipping rest time one afternoon to snuggle and watch it together.

We also installed her big girl car seat, another birthday gift. Pink of course!

This is the girls in their coordinating outfits. Faith got the entire outfit for her birthday. The hat from Gramy/Papa and outfit from Aunt Erin/Uncle Cody. Grace just inherited this outfit. Don't they look adorable?
Pictures from her Cowgirl birthday party coming soon...

Faith,

Mama loves you so much. You are such a joy. Even though people call it the terrible two's I have loved this past year. I love when you snuggle your head up to mine when I pray for you at night. I love how you kiss pink (your blanket) before you leave her in the van (since she can't always come with you). I love when you say "Danks" (thanks). I love when you do a little naked dance every morning before you will let me help you get dressed. I love how you always whisper when you pray. I love you, my favorite 3 year old!

Mama

Faith's 3 Year Old Interview:

1. Name? Faith

2. How old are you? 3

3. Favorite Color? Pink

4. Favorite Food? Grapes, Applesauce, and I think yogurt

5. What do you love to do? Play with play dough & sleep

6. What is your favorite place to visit? Nana's

7. Who are your friends? Gracie....not sure after that

8. Where do you live? You (mommy's) House then Hannibal

9. What do you want to be when you grow up? teacher

10. Do you love God? Yes! Why? He isn't the baddest, and he gives us princess food to eat.

Mama's "Doughnuts"

We had some leftover hot dog buns from Faith's party. So, one morning for breakfast I toasted them and then put peanut butter on them. For extra fun I added sprinkles. The girls loved it and called them doughnuts (they are similar shaped). I think I might buy a package of whole wheat buns to keep in the freezer and pull one out every once in awhile for a breakfast treat. Definitely healthier than real doughnuts!

Cowgirl Birthday Party

Faith had a very special birthday party. It had a cowgirl theme. We did a campfire and roasted hot dogs. The biggest excitement were the horses!! The girls both got to ride a horse for the first time. Thanks to Mike McClelland a family friend and client of my dads for bringing the horses! Here is the party in pictures, this is only a small fraction of how many were taken!!

Grandma & Faith ride their "horses."
Titus checks out the horse.
The table scape- this cowboy boot was Jeremy's Papas.
My gang.
The birthday girl- she looks SO grown up!
The beautiful big sister, who was working hard to learn to enjoy her sisters birthday. After a pep talk from mom she still concluded, "No, I like to be the birthday girl."
Waiting for the horses to unload.
Grace was very brave, she wanted Papa to let go of the rope so she could go further than this square (my parent's lot).
Faith's horse was a bit more excitable.
Grace shares her horse with Jo Jo.
My little cow man.
Faith rewarding her horse with a treat.
Uncle Cody checks out Grace's boots.
The girls at their own little table.
Nana helps feed Titus. I'm guessing he was getting to flip his plate on the ground.
Faith unwraps her big girl car seat, wrapped like a horse.

Thank you Nana, I love my computer!

Making smores.
The pink vase was what the flowers Jeremy sent to me when Faith was born were in.Yummy!
The big 3.
Our girls are SO blessed-look at all those gifts!
My two men.
Faith's cake-my first attempt at fondant.
Roasting hot dogs. (Don't buy the bun length ones they are too long- learn from my mistakes! Many hot dogs ended up in the fire. Opps!)
Faith's favorite gift her pink lap top.
Papa decorated the tree with balloons and lights- so cute!