Ava's 3rd Birthday Party...

Family Photo Ava, Shelly, Addie, & Owen getting his 2nd bottle

Grandma Joyce & Owen

Ava posing by her stroller from Grandma Chris

Opening her pony from Hannah

The cake I made

Ava LOVED everyone singing to her!

Gets all the candles blown out...

Ava's 3rd birthday party was very fun this year, as she was really into it. She has been SO excited for her party for so long, that she was just giddy when the day actually arrived. She watched me make the cake and couldn't wait for all the people to come. When guests started to arrive, she was extremely excited and I really couldn't even get her to pause for a photo. Guests included both sets of grandparents, Shelly, Jason, Sam, Addison, Hannah, and Luke. I made ham and cheesy potatoes, and we also had green beans (courtesty of Shelly) and taco salad (courtesy of Joyce). We then opened gifts. Ava got so many wonderful gifts. She loves them all! Highlights include her purse, stroller, lip gloss, toothbrush, and jewelry. Everyone did such a wonderful job getting her things she loves! Then it was time to sing and blow out her candles. The look on her face as everyone sang to her was absolutely priceless! She couldn't have been more happy! She was disappointed when the party was over and everyone left. She got up Monday morning and said "my happy birthday party is all over mom" with the extremely sad look! I think her favorite part was everyone singing to her and blowing out the candles. I'm now working on building up Christmas, but I don't think it will be the same without a cake and candles!