Saturday, May 29, 2010

happy birthday lilah - three years old today!

3rd Birthday - thomas cake

My baby girl turned three years old today. She was thrilled, she kept asking us: "Now am I three?"

We started the morning by opening her presents. Afterwards we went out to Cora's for breakfast. I didn't realize they did something special for birthdays, however shortly after they brought out our breakfasts the staff all arrived at our table with an apple cut into the shape of a duck (or maybe it's a bird?). It had a fireworks candle and the staff sang happy birthday to Lilah - she was so overwhelmed and shy and happy of course! After breakfast we took a little road trip to the Papanack Park Zoo and Lilah had a great time seeing all the animals she's only ever seen in books! She requested a Thomas the Train cake and that's what she got. She was over the moon with it! Really, she couldn't stop talking about it. I love how much of a mix my girl is, she loves Thomas the Train but at Cora's when given the choice, she asked for a pink balloon. I really like that she's girly, but still loves many things that could be considered boyish! Now that I think about it, all her stuffed animals are called 'baby boys'. She's never had one she's called a baby girl. Hmm.

I can't remember how many times she thanked me, she said it a lot. She was just so in awe of everything and would look at me and say, "Thank you Mama". And really, it's the part that made me the proudest, just to see how much she appreciated everything. She's got the sweetest personality.

We are amazingly blessed to have this sweet darling girl - our daughter - in our lives. Happy Birthday to our special 3 year old. We love you to pieces Lilah Gracie.

I'm 3 today!

3rd Birthday - cora's breakfast

3rd Birthday - cora's breakfast 3rd Birthday - cora's breakfast 3rd Birthday - cora's breakfast

3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo

3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo

3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo 3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo

I'm 3 today!

3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo 3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo

3rd Birthday - papanack park zoo

I'm 3 today!

3rd Birthday - thomas cake 3rd Birthday - thomas cake 3rd Birthday - thomas cake

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11 comments:

  1. Happy 3rd birthday Lilah! Looks like a very fun day. My kids all love Thomas too and it is great that she wanted that for her cake. It looked yummy!

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  2. Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet Lilah! I love that she wanted a Thomas the Train cake, and I love her birthday outfit with that adorable skirt. She couldn't be any cuter or sweeter! She just warms my heart, I've probably said that a hundred times. Looks like you guys have had a wonderful day, love the pics with Mama and Baba.

    Gin =)

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  3. Her appreciation is so sweet:) Glad you all had a great day!
    Julia, Mike and Zachy

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  4. Happy Birthday Lilah! Looks like you all had a wonderful day! Love the Thomas cake.
    Kim

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  5. Happy third birthday, sweet Lilah Grace! Grinning from ear to ear that you love Thomas the Train... you are my kinda gal.

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  6. Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!! I love, love, love three. Such a magical age! She looks adorable in all the pictures!

    BTW- I love your skirt too!! So cute.

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  7. Awesome cake Lilah! Looks like a great day was had by all. Happy birthday Lilah.

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  8. Happy Birthday Lilah Grace!!

    Her dress is so stinkin' cute!!

    And I love the b-day cake!!! It looks very yummy! :)

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  9. Ah...Happy Birthday, Lilah Grace!! You are a lovely little lady!

    Many more to come!

    :)

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  10. Happy Birthday Sweet Lilah Grace! Giorgia loved looking at your birthday pictures!!! Hope you had a wonderful day! Hugs. Stephe

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