Lucy's 3rd Birthday Celebration!

We celebrated Lucy turning three with several smaller parties--rather than one Birthday Extravaganza, as we did with Imma.  We went to Great Wolf Lodge, which both girls love, though Imma definitely appreciates the water more than Lucy does.

The girls really love the story time at Great Wolf Lodge.

We were able to stay in the Wolf Den again, which the girls love.

This is the "kid area" of our room.

On Lucy's actual birthday, we went to Old McDonald's for chicken mcnuggets and to play in the play area. We did cupcakes at home and she opened two presents from Mommy, Daddy, and Imma.  When she realized that the presents were wrapped in Cinderella paper, she had to take off the other princess dress she had on and switch to her Cinderella dress.  She got a Cinderella and Prince Charming set with a horse and a talking Cinderella doll. I'd gotten both of these items on clearance after Christmas so I was super proud of myself that I was able to keep them a secret from her for so long. She loved both of them, especially the talking Cinderalla.

Cinderella opening Cinderella.

She loves singing cards, too.

It was a Cinderella birthday but not a Cinderella birthday party.

On the Saturday after her birthday, we had some friends and family over for fishing, barbecue, and fireworks.  Lucy wanted a Sponge Bob birthday, much to my chagrin, and Daddy was in charge of getting the cake and decorations for her party.  He did a nice job. She really loved her cake and all of the Sponge Bob decor.  She had a great time with the friends that came over, including her second mommy, Amy, and her family, and her cousin Ella.  Two of her aunts were here and her "uncle" who isn't quite her uncle yet but will be someday soon, we think/hope. We also had some friends drive all the way from Prosper, which is almost an hour away.  Lucy really enjoyed the fireworks and Imma did better with them than usual.  She at least stood next to the door and peaked out at us, which is better than it has been in the past.

It took several tries to get the candles out but she did it.

Daddy moved the cake over a little closer.

She was so proud of herself when the candle finally went out!

Now that these birthday are over, I'm already starting to think about next year.  I'm considering doing a combined party for both girls again.  It always makes me sad that Lucy doesn't have many friends her age that come to her party.  I know it's probably because she isn't in school yet but I would like for her birthday party to include more play time for her with children her age. I just think it's hard for people to come during the summer, especially since her birthday is on a holiday weekend. But I also want them each to have their own special day.  What a dilemma!

Next birthday is Daddy's birthday.  I wonder if he wants a princess party or Care Bears . . . .