E is three!

Today, our little girl is three years old! It's amazing how much she has learned and changed in the past year. She really seems to be a kid now, and no longer a baby.

Elizabeth is constantly amusing us with her funny faces, endless singing, and amusing antics. At times, she wears me out with her constant talking, but she really is a great kid. She likes following rules and helping out others; she even corrects her friends when they aren't doing what they are supposed to.

Cautious by nature, she has started coming out of her shell more in the past few months. She warms up to new people faster, participates in her classes, and tries new things every day.

The most wonderful thing to watch over this past year has been to see her develop into an amazing big sister. Sure, she still kisses and hugs Henry a bit too roughly, but she always tries to make him happy and he loves being around Elizabeth.

So, happy birthday to our little girl. We love you very much!

It's been a festive week that we kicked off with a doggy birthday party that consisted of eating and jumping on the bed,

and paw print cupcakes.

Today began with opening presents while in PJs (however H is nude),

 decorating a Pecos birthday cake,

 visiting the schoolyard

with Baba,

and eating a delicious birthday cake!