And just like that, our little "bun" is quickly going from toddler to kid. Fully potty trained since late last summer, switched to "big girl" bed a week after she turned 3, and gave up the paci at the same time. She has been talking up a storm but still has that adorable, high-pitched voice, and we still sometimes need big sis to translate :) But then she'll say the darndest things and use words we had no idea she even knew!
She is LOVING her little preschool program and all her friends there and is developing such a sweet, compassionate heart. She can be so considerate and thoughtful, so loving and affectionate. Our little sweetheart. :) She does have her ornery streak, and her whiny streak, but loves to make people laugh and make people happy. Our little three year old is a joy!
This lucky lady ended up having FOUR birthday celebrations! We had her party a couple days before she turned 3, then a special bday morning with BFF Chloe over and Nana & Pop-Pop over for cake and presents that evening, then a quick treat at school the next morning to celebrate with all her pals. We decided to keep her bday party small with a few of Lilee's favorite people over and figured what better "theme" than space and her beloved moon! So we'll start with pics from the out-of-this-world party...
Now how many 3 year old girls have a stuffed moon and a stuffed rocket ship?!
(Kinda reminds me of Maelee and her two stuffed anglerfish...)
Pin "Lilee, the astronaut" to the moon!
Time for veggie and fruit rockets and star sandwiches!
Time to go to the moon!
Besties Forever.
Time for cake!
Yes, it is supposed to be a moon.
Happy Birthday, sweet Lilee!
Sneaking some more licks off Maelee's plate!
We had a BLAST (haha) at Lilee's space party and she was OVER the MOON (haha) over all the little super galactic touches. :) But seriously, it really was a sweet time celebrating our little moon-lover!
Slideshow of party!
Birthday morning!
She was tickled over the stuffed Kangaroo mama & joey from Maelee :)
Thank you, big sis!
Starting the day with chocolate chip pancakes shaped as a 3!
Her day of fun continues with a play date with Chloe,
and a mini cupcake!
Another wish!
Still eats like a toddler! :)
Later that evening, Nana & Pop-Pop came over for some more celebrating over cupcakes and gifts! It was one special day for our Lilee pie!
Still giddy over the new kangaroo and looking adorable in her new hat!
Giddy over the stuffed boar from Uncle Dan, too!
Floored over her very own "American Girl" doll!
A Wellie Wisher, Camille, geared toward the younger girlies :)
Loving the matching pjs!
Time for cupcakes!
She loves her icing!
SO LOVED!
It was a HAPPY Birthday, indeed!!!
With one last sweet treat to mark the occasion- whipped cream topped mini cupcakes with the whole class! She was pretty tickled to be surprised at preschool with goodies for all her friends.
She adores "Ms. Stacey" & "Ms. Renee!"
And mommy adores her :)
Slideshow of actual birthday and preschool celebration!
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In fact, this sweet little girl is adored by many! We all loved celebrating her sillyness, her sweetness, and even her sass. She is one of a kind!
And finally, we'll end with the many faces and personalities of our little girl in her recent "3 Year Photo Shoot!"
Slideshow of all the photo shoot pics!
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