dancey dance party

We had LP's 3rd bday party at our house this weekend.  Thought I would share some pictures from the day.  Leighton had a great time and was so excited when she opened her gifts.  Yo Gabba Gabba was the theme and we even had a special appearance from DJ Lance (aka Chris).  I have no pics of him though because apparently my camera wasn't cooperating.  I'll WILL get some pics though.  I'll post those later. 

XOXO
Stacey

Happy Birthday LP!

Leighton Paige-

Yesterday was your 3^rd birthday.  You made sure everybody knew about it too.  You asked your grandma to sing Happy Birthday to you many times throughout the day.  When people told you Happy Birthday, you said, “Thank you, Happy Birthday to me!”  I know when you are a kid, it seems that time just drags.  However, as an adult, the years keep going by so fast, you can’t catch your breath.  I can attest to this.  It seems like just yesterday when we brought you home from the hospital and I had no idea what to do with you.  My love for you was huge enough to help me learn though.  Our lives were shaken up by this little screaming baby.  (You did scream for the first year of your life, but I forgive you.)  You are such a sweetheart and you never let me leave the house without a kiss and a hug.  You have been waking at 5:45 a.m. and even though I am exhausted, I love our sweet little talks at that time.  This morning you told me that you loved me so much!  You also say good morning to Elliot in my belly and kiss her.  It’s the sweetest thing.  This life is extremely short, and you won’t realize that until you are much older.  I am writing this to tell you to love like you do right now as much as you possibly can in your life.  I know you will be stubborn, just like me, but life is so much better without anger and bitterness.  This is the best way to live.  I love you so much and know that you will make mistakes, as we all do.  However, as long as you learn from them, life is grand.  Happy 3^rd birthday little girl.  You are the light of my life and I couldn’t be happier.  Your daddy and I love you so much!  

XOXO

mommy