What a better way to start a birthday then with a homemade tutu?...
This year's birthday was all about fostering creativity...I made Izzy a very large and very pink tutu, a published photo book of her 3rd year of life, a homemade #3 t-shirt and lots of craft supplies.
I picked up Izzy from school today and she wanted to pose with her best bud Luke. So stinkin'.
Close-up of her #3 shirt. I have visions of getting a different shirt for each girls' birthdays and when they are 10 or 16 or off to college I'll put them all together into a quilt. Who knows...but right now it's just tradition for us.
Mommy & Iz (sorry this is blurry...I'm begging for a new fancy camera for xmas!)
We web-cammed with Grand Roo who had a cake with a #3 candle and sang Happy Birthday to Iz. So creative!
It felt like we opened presents all evening...and then Molly (Izzy says "Moddy") shows up to deliver some MORE fun presents for Iz: balloon, pool bucket, BOA, new sunnies, alphabet silly bands, necklaces, and IZZY magnets. Oh my, did Aunt Moddy spoil her Izzy girl!
Molly was determined to find every letter in the alphabet and show Iz that there will never be 2 "z"'s in any alphabet offering; however, an "n" can double as a "z". Thanks for the lesson, MC.
Of course daddy had to get Iz a tool box...and Izzy loved it. She kept on saying she was "working" and had to "get back to work." Love it. She SO wants to do everything her daddy does. And what better way to end a birthday than a helium balloon tied to a Spotted Cow beer? A big ole smooch from Izzy Lou after books in bed. Love.
Dear Izzy,
In your first three years, you’ve seen a lot of places and experienced lots of different things. We go to the park, we play with our friends, we visit our family. Sometimes we just sit on the couch reading a book, watch a movie, have a tea party, have a dance party or simply laugh at each other. All of these places, all of these experiences, all for you. (And to be perfectly honest, they make me happy, too!) All done so that you will have as much happiness as possible. So that when you wake up each morning you will wish for little. You may not remember all of these memories we’re making, but slowly, they are becoming part of you. (Plus, I’ve taken thousands of pictures to help jog your memory.) Three years since, you’ve lived a lifetime. But there are many more lifetimes to go. Places to visit. Friends to make. Dances to dance. And an endless number of happy memories to fill your dreams.
In your first three years, you’ve seen a lot of places and experienced lots of different things. We go to the park, we play with our friends, we visit our family. Sometimes we just sit on the couch reading a book, watch a movie, have a tea party, have a dance party or simply laugh at each other. All of these places, all of these experiences, all for you. (And to be perfectly honest, they make me happy, too!) All done so that you will have as much happiness as possible. So that when you wake up each morning you will wish for little. You may not remember all of these memories we’re making, but slowly, they are becoming part of you. (Plus, I’ve taken thousands of pictures to help jog your memory.) Three years since, you’ve lived a lifetime. But there are many more lifetimes to go. Places to visit. Friends to make. Dances to dance. And an endless number of happy memories to fill your dreams.
Happy 3rd Birthday Isabelle Marian...we love you,
Mommy, Daddy & Laney Bug
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