Happy 3rd Birthday Alexandra Rose!

It is hard to believe our little girl is really 3 years old!  She is such fun, full of laughter, and always on the go.

She awoke to streamers, balloons, and waiting presents.

She LOVED the balloons :)

We started the day out with a lazy morning of presents, since after opening each one, she wanted to to stop and play with it for a little bit.  

 Grandma Joan sent this castle, which we had set up and waiting for her Friday morning

 

 Checking out the new castle, a big hit!

 Getting started on the castle decorations

 Round 1 of gift opening, in our jammies (yep, they are Tinker Bell!)

Opening mommy's gift...a Cabbage Patch Doll!

And a little snuggle time with Grandpa

Then we got dressed to go have lunch with friends at Culver's.  Our best buddies (Emily, Owen, and Natalie) joined us for a yummy lunch and even yummier ice cream!

 Alex and Emily, having straw wars

 Happy Birthday to me!!

 The crew!  Owen, Natalie, Emily, and Alex

 Ice Cream time!! (love that Culver's Kids meals come with ice cream and not a cheap toy!)

 Nicole, Genny, Emily, and Alex, supporting/celebrating Doctor Who!

 BFF's!

Alex and Emily...together in their matching Doctor Who dress (thanks to Nicole for making them!!!)

Then home again for some quiet time, more playtime with all our new toys.  We had dinner at home which ended with the requested chocolate cake with chocolate frosting!  A viewing of the Polar Express ended this wonderful day.