A Princess Birthday

Claire turned three years old this last Sunday. She had been anticipating her birthday for awhile and had told me she wanted a princess cake. I took that to mean a castle cake, so as I looked at pictures on pinterest and she saw them, she got even more excited. We realized after choosing all her presents this year that we definitely had a princess theme going on for her birthday, but I think it was perfect. She loves princesses these days. She loves wearing dresses and crowns and she loves dancing and castles. She's our little three year old princess. :)

The day started by going to church. First thing Claire did was tell the door greeter when we got there that it was her birthday. He rewarded her with a high five. :) I'm not sure whether or not she told her nursery leaders but I wouldn't be surprised if she had.

We came home and started the festivities after lunch and quiet time. We made spaghetti for dinner, one of her favorite meals at the moment, and then went ahead and opened some presents, since she couldn't wait any longer. :) I think the princess dresses were a hit - look at that face.

We had a few visitors over to help eat the cake and celebrate with us and as soon as they made it we sang to Claire and let her blow out her candles.

 I'm pretty sure she had a good day. I can't believe she's three! :)

Of course I had to plan a photo shoot for her birthday, so the next day we went up to Tibblefork Reservoir with the dress my sister Lia made for us and a flower crown I made. Claire had no problem wearing the crown and dress and dancing and posing for me. Like I said, she loves princesses. :)