Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Celebrating Faith!

I am not sure how we went from loving this.....To loving this...... (in what feels like only 3 days). But nonetheless, we are officially parents of a BEAUTIFUL 3 year old!!!

With Faith's birthday so close to Christmas we try to make sure her big day isn't overshowered. I am pretty sure this year we accomplished that!!! I think we will scale back on the parties next year b/c I don't think she realized when her real birthday was! We sure had fun celebrating this precious little redhead!!

Her first party started in Memphis with Grandad, Granlyn, Aunt Melody, Uncle Brad, Bennett, Briggs, Uncle Michael, Aunt Darla, Stone, Sterling, Daddy, Mommy and Eli. She wanted a RED CAT birthday cake this year. Not sure why, but she kept insisiting that's what she wanted! So here it is....



Thank you everyone for making this so special for her and for all the wonderful gifts!!

Then, Nana came for a visit and the celebration continued. Nana gave Faith her first Barbie doll (who was a vet so there was also a pony, dog and cat to play with). She also received some dance classes!

Nana, as always, you give the perfect gifts! Thanks so much!

Next, Mommy made cupcakes for her friends at Mother's Day Out....

Her "friend party" was held at Build-a-Bear Workshop. She invited two friends to make bears and the girls had a blast! It was so fun to watch them at each station. Chickfila and cupcakes immediately followed the bear making.....Kissing the bear's heart before stuffing it inside.

Even Eli got into the shopping mode. He liked this little hat!

Here are the girls and their Bears. From L to R: Emily & Hannah Bear, Faith & Boo Bear, Charity & Ila Bear! So cute how they picked the same bear. I love all the names they chose!

Emily, Thanks for the Strawberry Shortcake set!
Charity, Thanks for the My Little Ponies!

Cupcake Time....


Finally, on the BIG DAY (December 20th) we had her 3 year pics taken and headed off to Chuck-E-Cheese for lunch! Our new neighbors, the Williamsons, came over for our last round of cupcakes!!

Still not too sure about characters in costumes, even if it is Chuck E!!
Riding one of her favorite rides with Daddy!

Her final birthday cupcake...(thanks Ryan, Sarah, Sydney, Jack and Evy for the last minute drop-in).

Happy Birthday precious girl! We love you so much!

3 comments:

Jennie said...

Happy Birthday Faith! I too overdo the birthday thing, but I'm just big on celebrating and making people feel special on their big day...I can't help myself!

Jerri said...

Happy Birthday Faith! What a lucky little girl you are with so many birthday parties and so many people who love you!
The Red Cat cake was precious!
It's really funny, because our oldest son asked for a "Kitty Cat Cake" when he was 3, and I made him one, too. His was brown though. I love the red. Maybe the red cat is friends with Clifford, the big red dog? Merry Christmas to you all! <3

candice said...

Faith, I'm not too sure about those characters in costume either! Happy Birthday!!! What a beautiful 3 year old you are!