Amara's 3rd Birthday

If you can't tell--Amara is showing us that it's her THIRD birthday, and her shirt tells us that it's all about Tom and Jerry ;)  

Yet another beautiful cake from Kathy--she did such a great job, and considering Amara had told us she wanted a Tom and Jerry cake MONTHS before, we knew it had to be great.

She wasted no time playing with Mallory, Aunt Kristin and Grandpa Young!  She loved her Birthday cake set for pretend food--something she is very into right now and will be great in her kitchen set.

Tearing through the presents!  She did pretty well at first, but then lost interest somewhere around...oh...clothes :)

Taking the cake--Cora apparently thought that Uncle Matt needed some baby prep time (since Steph is due in June) and as he held her she went right to sleep, chewing on his thumb!

Expectant mommy being watched over by big sister Ily.  Ily has been like this during my pregnancies as well.  I told Steph that next time she visits, Ily probably won't give her the time of day!

After having a big morning with Grandma and a nap, Amara was thrilled to have her party kick off--first one in our new home!  She jumped on her new trampoline with all her friends (the Smith family, Mallory, Jonathan & Miss Sarah, and aunt, uncles and grandparents) too.  It was hot, so there was a lot of in and out of the house, but everyone enjoyed cake, ice cream (Eric and I discovered Blue Bunny, Bunny tracks, YUM) lemonade and popcorn too!

Learning hopscotch with Mallory.

Babies not impressed by the party, Nathanial and Cora.

CAKE TIME!  That little smirk makes me smile and tear up at the same time.  She was so excited to be sang to by everyone and to be able to get to blow out her 3 candle.

The Young family.

Our Young family. A long day, we're all warm, I think Cora had already nodded off for the night at this point too!

This is a "morning after" bday pic--note still wearing her shirt, hair a tossled, jammie pants, and Cora not quite awake--bedtime came all of a sudden and not much stirring by anyone!

Beautiful and tasty cookies by the Pink Apron--a referral from a friend online.  Everyone enjoyed them and they made such a nice complement to her theme and colors.  All the kids got one in their goody bag and several adults enjoyed them too.

Amara posing in front of her birthday sign :)  and yes, she is posing with her hand on the fountain!  such a ham.

We all had a great day with her party and are SO excited for the year ahead for Amara!  So many memories, laughs, sad moments, etc.  WE ARE SO lucky and blessed to have you and thank you Beanie for being our Amazing girl.