"Happy Birthday Princess!"

Little Miss picked the theme of her birthday . . . a fitting one I must admit. She has been extremely into all of the princesses this year since collecting the mini dressup dolls of Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Tiana, Jasmine, just to name a few. Therefore, what she asked for was a princess cake. Of course, that request was briefly preceded by a request for a cat cake (repeat, see 2nd birthday blog entry) and a turtle (huh? don't know what that was about). But once she thought of the princess cake, there was no wavering.

Little Miss was excited about her birthday for weeks before the big day. She jumped right in to help make her cake and did a fantastic job!

Little Miss mixed the cake with the hand mixer all by herself!

The look says it all. "Seriously Mom, the camera again?"

The Cake . . . few! Wasn't sure I could pull that off!

The happy, happy birthday girl and her cake!

Little Miss enjoying being sung too . . . what a difference from her 1st birthday!

Blowing out all three candles by herself (in about 5 attempts, but still impressive)!

So happy! She had a grin from ear to ear!

Every princess needs her own royal castle in which to live, naturally.

Mama Rapunzel took a turn in the castle too!

We even had some cousins . . .

uncles . . .

and Grammie spending time in the castle too!

I don't think my little girl could have been any happier. For days before the party she asked me if everyone was going to "come home" for her party, meaning come over to our house. So cute! She was thrilled to have her family "come home" for her party that day. It really was a lovely day that left us feeling joyful and blessed. I still love this girl more and more everyday! I am so grateful and honored to share these special days and everyday with her!

Little Miss was so blessed to have extended family sending her cards/gifts too. She really enjoyed opening and looking at the cards.

She also discovered (and embraced) the concept of money in a card! Uh-oh!

After finding said money, she quickly scampered off to stash the cash in her princess cash register! Three is going to be fun!!!