To say Taryn has been looking forward to this birthday would be a definite understatement. For months she has talked about it. She has made me promise not to let anyone else blow out her candles or open her gifts. I guess this is what toddler nightmares are made of.
As the birthday got near, she started to kind of be in denial that it was really that close. We would tell her "Just a few days..." and she would reply "No, it far away." But, ready or not, her birthday arrived this weekend.
Of course, about an hour before her party, Taryn finally decided to give in and take a nap. And then slept too long. This is her 3rd birthday and the 3rd time she has done this exact thing!! I guess she just wants to keep her guests waiting and make an entrance. 
Taryn had requested a princess theme, then settled in on Cinderella. We got a castle shaped cake for the kids and then got the most mouth watering raspberry cupcakes (with Cinderella heads) for the adults. Our cake lady is retiring in a year, so I am eating as much of her cake as humanly possible in the next year!
The weather was hot hot hot, so we got out the sprinkler for the kiddos. It doubled as great entertainment for the adults as well!
When the party was over, Taryn wanted to play with every toy and try on every outfit. She kept holding up 3 fingers and saying "I this many now?" We would say YES. Then she would say "Already????" I think that she thought a ton of things were instantly going to change when she turned 3.
On Sunday, Taryn's actual birthday, we went to brunch with my parents and Lee.
And just like that, I now have a three year old... It is amazing. I can't believe how the time has flown. Taryn is so funny and sweet, I just can't believe I am so lucky to be her mom! Happy 3rd birthday sweet girl!
