My big 3 year old!

Leah's birthday was an exhausting but fun-filled day. We woke up and came downstairs to the pile of presents on the fireplace.

Leah got her big girl bike! And beginner skates! And a V Smile video game system! (just to name a few) We immediately got dressed and went outside to ride bikes. The ENTIRE family had to be on bikes. It was fun. Eventually the cul-de-sac turned out to ride bikes too.

Leah tried the skates and definitely needs to HOLD on to someone all the time.


Finally it was time to get ready for Leah's party. I don't have very many pictures because Arielle took them for me! Yes, I had a professional photographer at my kid's party. :) She will be back here next Saturday to give me the disc and I will post them then. We had tiki torches tied to the deck, a treasure hunt for green stones (Leah's birthstone) in the new sandbox and all kinds of blow-up toys in the pool (thanks to Ronni).

The cake, which I did not make, was a volcano and tasted delicious. Everyone snacked on Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets and Polynesian sauce, meatballs and pineapple, fruit kebobs, exotic chips, and pineapple sherbert punch.

I had to add that picture because it cracks me up. Tiff and Laurie are cheering for themselves. :)

The kids had a blast hunting for treasure. I didn't know it would be so popular. All the kids got a bucket/shovel combo with their name on it to put their stones in and they put their candy from the tiki pinata in it. They got a treat bag with stickers, a squirt seahorse, and candy to put in the bucket at the end. All in all fun day...

Leah is so smart, logical, helpful, and particular. It is a joy watching her learn new things and correct me when I don't adhere to her logic. As much as I complain about Leah, you all know I am so fascinated by her and adore her to no end. Most of the time, she is a lovebug and wants to cuddle. Happy Birthday to my big girl!

PS Leah's 3 yr checkup was great. She weighs 30 lbs 6 oz (50%) and is 36 1/4 in (50%) tall.