Third Birthday

We had Anya's third birthday party on Nov 6th at Blossoming Buds Cottage. It's a drop-in preschool that I've taken her to a handful of times and she's always loved. Anya was insistent that her party be at the zoo this year, but with the rain, cold, the cost, and us being terrible parents we opted for a completely indoor party. She still managed to have a good time in spite of it.

coloring birthday crowns

enjoying snack time

Anya requested favorites: veggie booty, grapes, juice, & bagels with cream cheese


giggles over juice

banana cupcakes with pastry cream. Yummm.


blowing out the birthday candle.

playing with Riley and Molly

Not surprisingly, the theme of the party was "Mermaids" as it seems to be The Year of the Mermaid at our house. In attendance were: Riley & Flynn, Brenna, Molly, Eva, Eloise, Javier, cousin Kalea, Corwin, Gavi & Toly, and Noah. It was a noisy, playful, fun party and the kids enjoyed themselves.

Once home, the celebration continued. Dondon and Grangie flew in from North Carolina for a few days. Uncle Bob and Aunt Amy (with doggie-cousins Aspen and Trixie) drove up from Portland, and Grandma and Grandpa Lodwig came down to spend the evening. It was a mellow, but lovely time with family together. Anya was thrilled to spend time with them (as were Chris and I). I very much hope we can continue this tradition.