We started off the birthday weekend with a trip to Sesame Street Live on Friday. She loved it!! It's a lot to take, all the kids, the lights, the sounds, the giant dancing Muppets, but she thought it was so fun! The other exciting thing was that at dinner (at Burgerville), she got to have fries for the very first time. Success!! (shocking, I know) Though, she didn't quite finish them all, but did manage to eat her whole garden burger on a whole wheat bun : )
The show was a lot of fun and it was super cute to see all the kids getting SO excited about Elmo. Because, sorry Big Bird, Oscar and Telly, apparently Elmo is the most exciting to every. single. kid. Seriously, what is it about that Muppet?? Jakiah is already drawn to images of that little red guy and was looking all around when Elmo was talking and singing during the show! (he did GREAT by the way!) And, it was absolutely hilarious when the show was over and 400 toddlers cried, "Where did Elmo GO?????"
Saturday we spent the day getting the house ready for the party on Sunday. We let Kalaya open some of her family presents and she had a lot of fun with them! We got her some little Disney playsets; one of the Cinderella characters, one of the Winnie the Pooh characters, both big hits at our house currently!, as well as a play castle for Cinderella and some new clothes for her Cinderella doll. My aunt also got her a really cute dress and gardening books, seeds and tools that are for helping in the garden, which she loves!! Now if I could just get the garden started....next year's project.....
Sunday was the big day and the party! The theme was Cinderella and she had been telling everyone for WEEKS that she was having a Cinderella party and turning 3! She woke up to a new dress up of Cinderella's dress and decided to wear it to church. With her rainboots, of course, as a true Oregon princess should : ) But, the weather turned out to be GORGEOUS! The kids played inside, outside, ate cake, made wands, dressed up, jumped on the trampoline, tried out our toys, and had a blast! I'm going to do a separate post on the theme of the party. Kalaya got some wonderful gifts, including LOTS of new clothes, a bike helmet, Mr and Mrs Potato Head, a princess umbrella (which seems to be the favorite!) a My Little Pony (she's still not really sure what that is, but likes it anyway!), pajamas, coloring books, stickers, and a puzzle. We had lots of family and friends and it was great to get together with everyone.
The princess waiting for her party to start!
Wand making
Toddlers get VERY obedient when a cake is nearby....
She's THREE!!!
Cake tastes better with friends!
Cutest bike helmet ever!
Sharing with Elena : )
Don't ask how my house is looking. We're still recovering. : )
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Such a big girl now! Looks like she had a pretty awesome birthday :).
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