Jessica's birthday!

Warning - Picture overload! But that's how we like it, right? :)

Jessica's birthday was on the 21st. We were all feeling festive, even Chandler.

I made her cake. Jessica wanted a "flower cake." This was my attempt. She's 3 - she thought it was awesome.

She loved opening her presents from Grandma and Papa and one from us (a doll car seat).

I admit it, this picture is posed after the fact. We got video of the actual event. Do you ever think you spend too much time getting the "perfect shot" that you end up not enjoying the actual event as much as you should? Hmmm...

The next day (Saturday) was Jessica's party. Here she is in her cute new outfit, ready to go!

We decided to keep it simple (they're 3 year olds after all) and do the party at the park. The kids played on the toys...

played a bean-bag game...

and decorated cupcakes.

Michael and Chandler were there to hang out.

One parent thought the bean-bag game looked like a great way to get pictures of the kids. I loved the idea, so here are the cute kiddos:

It was a windy day and we couldn't get the candles on Jessica's little cake to light. Once the kids finished singing she burst into tears. Poor girl. One mention of presents though and she was all smiles again.

Here is the Cinderella outfit from one of the kids. We got close to a melt-down this morning when she found out she wasn't going to get to wear it to church. :)

I still can't believe how old she's getting (if 3 counts as "old"). Love you girlie!