A Perfect Day for a Birthday

The day could not have been better.

  We celebrated the Misses birthday a day early this year, because really she doesn't know the difference, and it could not have worked out better.

The day was gorgeous.

She woke up to balloons and flowers and we made crepes with strawberries for breakfast, 

then she opened her big gift.

A tricycle and helmet.

 However, prior to buying it, it didn't occur to me that the bike might be a bit big for her.

So we needed to help her out.

 Then Daddy took a turn to show her how the pedals work.

 

Then it was off to the farm, where she rode a pony.

 

Hot dogs for lunch and a nap then it was off to a dinner date with Grandma and Grandpa, and more presents. 

This is a pink horse, with sparkles, wearing a tutu, that happens to be a purse. 

She loves it.

                                              

I know it's not her birthday, but this was too cute of a photo to pass up.

And pink cupcake time. She  requested Pinkalicious cupcakes.

We couldn't find any birthday candles, so we improvised. 

She didn't care.

It was a fun day enjoyed by all.

Someone is One Year Older

Happy birthday to my 

kindhearted, pink tutu wearing,

Let It Go belting, fun loving,

 adventurous

Three Year Old.

We love you like crazy.

Spring Has Sprung

Our weather has been glorious. Just what spring should be. 

We got the girls pictures taken. 

 

(Yes, that's a real bunny)

 

We also have had some fun outings. 

We had a perfect day at the zoo.

 (First time I have ever seen the bears so active at the zoo)

 

Other outings I didn't document with not even one picture:

~A 4.6 mile walk to the library we did one day.

~An evening at Uncle Chris's where we sat around an AWESOME fire pit. 

~A middle of the night lightning/thunder storm that allowed us to test how many of us and dogs could fit on our queen sized bed. (Brad and I thought it was a spectacular storm, the others not so much). Not a great night for sleep but a great night that I hope to keep in my heart forever. 

~Our little Califlower now has 3 teeth that finally broke through, and one working its way through.

~The way Brad reads, "Pirate Pete's Talk like a Pirate" 

~The way our little B, says "Aye Aye Captain" ok, I actually do have that one documented:

 

it's been a great spring season so far

i have a lot to be grateful for

sunshine, health, a roof over our heads, fun days, children who sleep, a husband - a partner, wonderful friends and family, the best neighbors, pets, rain (you are grateful when there is any precipitation in the desert), 

NOT allergies, not grateful for those 

we are headed back east soon

it's been a year since i've been home (the longest i have ever gone) 

i miss my family

i can't wait to see their faces and give them bear hugs that would shame a bear