Happy Birthday, Beautiful Princess! ;)

Today our baby girl turned 3...(and her Daddy celebrated his 29th birthday for the 3rd time!) We are just gushing with happiness and pride over the fun, creative and sweet girl she is becoming...and Freddy just loves sharing this day with her. While her passion and independence push every button we've got some days, it's that same spunk and spirit that makes her the amazing little nut we love beyond words!

She started the day with a audible gasp of excitement over her Cinderella cake. She saw it in a magazine a while back and couldn't stop talking about it. She was overjoyed to say the least and kept saying, "Oh! Thank-you, Mommy! Thanks for making my special cake!" I even caught the tail-end of a "conversation" she was having with the cake wherein, she was happily listing all of the little friends who'd be attending the her party. And what a wonderful fiesta is was! She was so excited to see all of her buddies and share her "happy day" with them. We held the shin-dig at Color Me Mine...a new pottery painting place here in Bluffton. The kiddos got to choose and paint their own ceramic pieces (mugs, banks, mirrors, etc.) that they will pick up in a few days after being fired. While it went against the very fiber of my being...I restrained myself from "helping" Gracen with her tiara shaped piggy bank, making it a true multi-colored heirloom. :) Thanks so much to all of the munchkins and their families who shared this day and their friendships with us! We love you all! Here are a few pics from the festivities...apologies to the Daddies of the crown wearing boys for some of the photos.

Freddy enjoyed his day as well...especially, the early morning birthday greeting from Gracen which included getting his rather large card chucked at his head in the excitement. The card by the way, has the Superman symbol on the front and plays the Superman theme song when opened. We've heard it a few (million) times today. After the party, we had a great lunch together as a family. This is where Pavin joined the action. He woke up and ate early this morning, played for a while and then slept through Gracen's entire party. It wasn't until we drove to the Island for some yummy pizza that he started to stir. He is such a sweet, happy baby! Here's a clip of Payco in his full cute-ness, discussing which he prefers...the birds that hang from his Baby Einstein gym...or Mama. :) (Again, I'm a dork and loaded the video sideways and can't figure out how to un-do it!)

Simply a terrific day for the Denton family! We are so very blessed.