The Big 0-3 and 3-2

I can't believe it's already been three years since my beautiful baby girl was born.  She has brought so much joy and entertainment to my life.  I'm so proud to be your Mommy.  I love you dearly, my Greta!  I'm also so lucky to have a wonderful husband who has always been at my side.  I couldn't ask for a better man to spend my life with.  I love you, Bryan!

Last night, Daddy and I decided to fill Greta's room with balloons while she slept (when she was asked what she wanted for her birthday, she always requested balloons and cake).  Unfortunately, our plan back-fired.  At about 2:00 in the morning I felt a little hand on my foot, "Mommy, there's balloons in my room."  She wasn't too thrilled to find her room a mess with balloons, so we had to kick them out into the hallway for the night.  She did have fun playing with them in the morning, though.

Now that Greta's the big 0-3, she decided she was going to conquer her fear of the big tunnel slide at the lake park.  She went down multiple times all by herself.  Way to go, big girl!

Throwing rocks in the lake.  I'm so glad we had a nice sunny day for our celebrations.

Birthday breakfast at the local bakery.

Opening presents.

We made a trip to the Goose Gang (the newest toy store in town) to pick out a special treat.  Greta picked purple shaping foam and a marble maze.

The birthday kids sharing a cocktail prior to dinner.

And dessert, too.