Turning 3!!

Today was Anna's 3rd Birthday - she is growing up all too fast!! We had a great day. This morning we tried out some new craft stuff. The kids love to paint and do pictures. 

 After that we went to a friends house and went swimming - i didn't get any pictures of that - but they are all little fish and LOVE swimming. 

 And then of course our tradition of decorating your own cake. Anna loved pouring on the pink sprinkles and putting on the candles. 

 Jackson loved licking his fingers. 

 Then some dinner with snuggle-bear. 

 The hour before the party begins is always the longest. We finally had to break out the party hats and noise makers to keep ourselves entertained. 

 .....still waiting....

 Here they are!

 Family and friends are the best. 

 They boys all head straight to the bedrooms to see what kind of trouble they can get into. 

 Uncle Corey came in with a little monkey on his back. 

 Finally the presents!

 Anna's friend Tenley has her Birthday is in a few more days. 

 She was excited to get her new violin but she was too shy to play it with so many people around. 

 Here comes the cake...she was still being too shy and hid behind my back while we sang.

 We got the candles blown out. 

 Grandpa, me, Matie Mae and Jackson. 

 Jackson loves babies and was so glad he got to hold baby Matie. 

 Grandma and Grandpa Whitney are so great to come to all the parties. We just love them. 

 Beautiful Aunt Kristi. 

 Such a sweet picture. 

 Anna finally went into the music room where no one could see her but me and then the smiles came out!

 She loves it and it is a better fit than her old one. 

 Gettin in to it.

 Emma Lynn came in to join the fun. 

 So cute!

Happy Birthday my sweet baby girl!!