Tres años

Lilly's third and final birthday celebration (just presents) took place last Saturday morning.  She opened gifts from us, Mom and Dad, Andrea and Caleb and Aunt Diane and Uncle David.  She had a helper who may or may not have had the purest of intentions.  What's in this for me? 

Is it wrong that I love this picture?  More specifically that I love Ellen in this picture? #jealous

So much packaging!

The girls and I enjoyed playing with Lilly's new toys while Phillip played racquetball with Mike Wu

Every Saturday should start off with presents!

Healthy as an ox

Lilly's 3-year-old stats

Height:  37 in (51%)

Weight:  33 lbs (73%)

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It worked out for me to take Lilly for her check up on her actual birthday, January 13th (I took a half day so I could eat lunch with Ellen and spend time with Lilly), but before heading to the doctor we enjoyed cupcakes with our friends at daycare.  Lilly ended up at the boys table.

We went to Chick-fil-A for Lilly's birthday dinner (Family Night).  The girls ate, played and each got ice cream and a balloon animal - a cheetah for Ellen and a pink penguin for Lilly.

Everyone knows it's not a proper celebration unless there are balloon animals involved.  Good thing Lilly's birthday fell on a Tuesday :)

Lilly was so excited about her birthday.  I can't tell you how many times we sang Happy Birthday in the weeks leading up to it.  Lots, as Lilly would say.  I really wanted to make it a special day.

Three!

We celebrated Lilly's 3rd birthday at Chuck E. Cheese on Saturday, January 10th, just a few days before it was official.  It was a family affair.  So glad Russ, Nancy, Kendra and Laurie were able to join us!

Laurie made chocolate cupcakes with yellow icing at Lilly's request (well, technically the chocolate was for Ellen but Lilly chose yellow)

Big winner!

Cashing in

Afterwards we all went to Toys R Us to play for a bit and then to Sopapillas for dinner (yum).  Russ came over to watch the Panthers game while Laurie and Nancy went to the movies.

Great day!

So far she's only said "I wish I was still in North Carolina" once. Number expected to rise.

 

Ellen had a great time in North Carolina.  I am thankful she was able to spend time with family (and only a little bit jealous) but it sure is great having her back in Tennessee.  And not just because I needed her help in the nursery yesterday :)  She seems taller, older, wiser, more mature and I dare she she has been slightly more tolerant of Lilly since her return (and I'll take that as long as I can get it).

Welcome home E-dog.  It just isn't the same here without you.

P.S. Lilly is overjoyed to have her big sister home

January 2015

January 1st - New Year's Day

January 3rd - Ellen returns from North Carolina

January 5th - No school (last day of Christmas Break)

January 9th - KFC Activity (Ellen)

January 11th - Nancy's Birthday
                        Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Southern Hills

January 13th - Lilly's Birthday (3!)

January 19th - No School/No SACC (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

January 20th - Second Grade Field Trip to Nashville Children's Theatre

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Late addition... Phillip's parents will be visiting January 8th-11th