Clara Turns Three!

Clara is having a great month! She's been wearing princess costumes daily, hanging around the house with Mommy, and hosting parties galore! To celebrate her birthday she had two little friends over for a princess party. They had tons of fun dressing up, making crowns, dancing with ribbon wands, hearing a Ballerina story from Grandma Marilyn, and playing party games. It was really girly! We wrapped up the party with lunch (menu chosen by Clara)--pizza, mandarin oranges, and chips. Then came chocolate cupcakes decorated with sprinkles and "Little Mermaid" toppers. So pretty! And finally, the presents. We have such generous friends! Clara has so many fun new things to play with. It was a great celebration!

The birthday girl


Princess friends--Clara reads her new princess book to the group

The next day (Clara's actual b-day) we visited Peter at school for lunch. He proudly hosted us in the cafeteria, and Clara got to have a lunch tray just like the big kids. She even chose pink milk for her drink. It was really cool! We brought a special cupcake for Peter so he could celebrate with us. He was really sweet, several times mentioning to others, "It's my sister's birthday today!" It's hard to go to school when you know people are at home partying without you! Lunch was definitely a special time for all of us.

In the evening we hosted a family party for supper, including Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle Micah. We had great fun eating together and spoiling Clara with even more presents. She was on top of the world! Every once in a while she would remind everyone that SHE would blow out the candles and SHE would open the presents. Don't forget who the lady of the hour is! She delighted in the princess balloons that decorated the table, and the princess plates and napkins she chose from the store. The simplest pleasures are often most rewarding! I'll say that three is a great age to be! Thank you, Lord, for our precious Clara Grace.

The family party--Auntie, notice her pretty dress! She calls it her "princess bride."