Monday, February 23, 2009

I can't believe she is already 3!

2.20.09



I can't even tell you how fast this past 3 years have been. It seems like just yesterday that Payton was born. Well, a few days ago we had a little Hello Kitty Party for her and it was a blast. We had some of her favorite gal pals and her favorite little man over to bring in the big day. Not a lot of agenda, just some t-shirts and free play, so overall it was a super easy party. The best part was that Payton was actually aware that it was her "special birthday"...as she liked to call it. I caught her singing Happy Birthday to herself in the mirror 3 times that day. It was adorable. I feel like she has grown up so much in just the past month! She talks so well and expresses herself almost perfectly. I have to admit this is my favorite age. I love when children become "kids" instead of babies/toddlers. Minus the ginormous tantrums, this is when the fun of being a mom really begins in my eyes.



A few of the kids were not into having their picture taken, so they are missing here. I'm sure I was agro with trying to line them up. I probably scared them away...poor things! :)

Luckily, Jared got to hang around for a few minutes before heading off to work. I got a picture, so I feel it was a success!




We had some good ol fashioned cupcakes for dessert. As I brought the plate down for Payton to blow out the candle I had a swarm of 6 little kids blowing on me. It was pretty funny.


Laura came to help me out. Jared had to go to work, so without her I would've drowned. She is a true friend!


Kai had school during the party, so he was so excited to come home and give his sister some love. Of course, he had to get her some pink "girl" legos for her present. The best part was that he gave it to her then proceeded to put them all together. She just looked at it and said, "Good Job, Kai!" It was priceless.




Happy Birthday, Payton! We love you so so much!

13 comments:

Lisa Webb said...

Happy birthday Payton!

Meli T said...

Looks like a superb 3rd. Such a cutie.

Barbara said...

Happy Birthday to Payton. Sounds like quite the party!

Leah said...

Member that one time when your were MIA for 6 months?

Happy birthday to your GORGEOUS daughter!

Cadle Clan said...

she's so cute! the t-shirts are such a good idea!

Elizabeth said...

that was such a fun party! ANd thanks for the adorable shirts!! My girls had so much fun!!

aSHleY said...

It really can't be, wasn't it just last month we were throwing you a shower? Your little blonde babies are so cute.

The Allen Family said...

She is way tooo cute with her cell phone, sunglasses, and purse! Happy Birthday Payton!

Karolyn said...

She is so grown up now. It feel like just yesterday that we were both pregnant and making holiday cards with the UCLA Ward. I remember you looked amazing when you were pregnant. It was not fair at all.

Sara Decker said...

It looks like it was a success, Payton does look so big and cute! Fun party.

Roney Family said...

So adorable!! My Peyton asks everyday to go to her party!!

Ashley Park said...

Yeah.. an update!! Happy birthday to your BIG girl who is such a darling one! xoxoxox

Laura Ek said...

Great party and pictures of course!! You did a great job and they will have cute shirts to remember the day!