Happy 3rd Birthday My Girl!

For Addie's 3rd birthday, all she wanted was Disney princess things. I was in the middle of morning/all day sickness, and planning her party, so Tommy took over, thankfully. I typically do all the party planning, gift buying, even wrapping. I stopped at Strossners to pick up a small cake - poor girl had to have something to blow out on her actual birthday (even though by the time this day had rolled around, she'd already celebrated twice!), and that was basically my contribution. I'm glad she has no recollection whatsoever!

 Love those sweet cheeks and lips trying with all her might to blow out those candles!

 While eating the cake, she spotted a bag full of presents (Tommy had picked up some princess paper and wrapped them at work that day.).

 And... she loves it! She got Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, and Belle. I totally forgot to tell Tommy to get Cinderella (we already had Snow White and Tiana) - so when she got to the last gift, I asked her what she thought it was, and she said, "Cinderella!" I was SO upset! Luckily, her Aunt Melissa called right then and asked what she could get her, so we covered it!

Addie-girl,
It does not seem like three years have come and gone. And the fact that you are now on your way to four, well that really blows me away. You have developed SUCH a personality! You are fiesty and stubborn, and however hard that may be for Mommy and Daddy, I'm secretly happy because I never want you to be a girl that gets run over, and I don't think I have to worry about that! You are so sweet and affectionate. You still like to cuddle and rock, and never once do I regret that time with you. You have great manners, but still need a reminder every once and a while. You love TV and movies, and they are still greatly monitored by Mommy and Daddy. You are smart as a whip. You are now reciting bible verses, know many colors and words (other than counting to 10) in Spanish, and sing all the time. I mean, all the time! You color amazingly well, almost always staying in the lines. And you have started drawing, and they are adorable! You remember every single thing. Sometimes more than we want you to, but most of the time, it just simply amazes us. Angel, you continue to bring us more happiness than we ever knew was possible. I only pray and hope that I remember how wonderful these moments are with you, because I can't imagine anything any better in this world than my days with you!

All my love forever and ever,
Mommy