On to Family Birthday Party

This year I swore things would be more low key and simple, and I managed to do that with our family party this year.  Food was easy thanks to a crockpot, Sam's Club, and my fantastic baker sister-in-law Aunt Wendy.  And I even had my own photographer on site, aka Aunt Sarah.  Oh, and did I mention the hours my husband spent prepping the house for the party?  I did manage to put up the decorations and sit out the food, but the cleanliness was all his doing.  So thankful to be surrounded by such wonderful people!

Bella had a wonderful birthday with all her favorite people under one roof.  We are so thankful everyone was able to make it to the big celebration, especially since it will be Bella's last birthday as an "only child."

The best cakes always come from Aunt Wendy.

My little posing 3 year old.

Cheeses it up some more.

Bella gave lots of thank you hugs to all her guests for her many wonderful gifts.

One of her favorites was the scooter from her Grammy and Poppy.

And she has been waiting for this Rapunzel from Grandmom and Granddad for a while.

Couldn't have been a more perfect birthday celebration, this happy family of three…and growing!

Oh, and here she is wrapping up the night in her hand-me-down Ariel dress, enjoying what it seems to be a nice cup of tea. Silly girl!