Tessa's 3rd birthday

This pretty little thing is 3 years old! Oh how we love our sassy little Tessa girl!!  Her birthday fell on a Saturday so I was determined to make sure she could have a friend party, she's never had 1 before, but Sophie's had 2 and I was having mom guilt.  I still gave her the option, because Disney on Ice was coming to town, of going to that with her family or having a friend party.  She choose her friends (I hope this isn't the beginning of her choosing her friends over her family! yikes, it's too soon!!).  She also wanted a princess party... at the Museum of Nature and Science.  I tried to talk her into dinosaur invitations, but she wouldn't budge.  Oh well, whatever makes her happy!  That's the point of a birthday party right?  Anyway, here are some of the MANY MANY photos I took that day.

(Caleb, Miles, Eden, Paul, Mia, Sophie, Tessa, Logan, Lily, and Lydia)

 

 

We had a fun morning together!  Even Tessa's cousin Lily came, she had to drive 2 hours to get there!  What a treat.  Thanks to everyone for coming and partying with us!!

We had a little family party that night too.  Pretty sure I'm the only one who takes pictures seriously... probably because I'm not in them near as often. :)

Tessa, I can't tell you how much your mom and dad love you!  You are such a special little girl with a tender heart, at 3 years old I especially enjoy how you are willing to always help me around the house by fetching me things I need or singing your brother a song to pacify him.  Tessa loves to dress up like a princess and dance like a ballerina!  Tessa's favorite foods are pears, apples, cheese, macaroni, chocolate milk, cheerios, and mashed potatoes.  Tessa is really smart and often surprises us with how articulate she is.  Tessa has an infectious smile, it's HUGE and adorable, and the best part is she shares it freely!  We love, love, love, love you Tessa!!