Our 3 Year Old Girl!!

Maddie LOVED her birthday this year.  She took part in planning her party and her birthday day.  Surprise, surpise...she wanted a princess party.  She LOVES dressing up, so it was only appropriate that her friends arrived in costumes.  It was fun celebrating with the birthday girl!

So excited that she almost forgot to breathe!

I ordered Maddie a marble (chocolate and vanilla swirled) cake.  When I told Maddie, she told me that she wanted chocolate only.  I had to laugh. She is her mama's girl!  So, we called and changed our order.  It was delish!

Dane had a good time at Maddie's party too!

Holding up the adorable and yummy cookies sent by Aunt Kristin!  Thanks!!! XOXO!!!

Grandma and grandpa had a front row seat for present opening!

We put up our Christmas tree after all of Maddie's party guests left. 

Maddie loves showing people that she is 3!  When someone asks, she shows them with her fingers instead of answering.

3 Year Stats:

Weight - 29 1/2 (25-50%)

Length - 3' 1 1/4" (37 1/4") (50%)

Blood Pressure - 88/48

A bit about our girl:

Madeline cracks us up all of the time with the things that she says and does.  She loves dressing up, playing with her "friends," and by that, I mean her stuffed animals and dolls that are her favorites.  Maddie and Dane are buddies and he adores his big sister.  Maddie teaches Dane new things and is often teaching him to say certain words.  She also adores her cousins and real friends as well.  She still loves, loves, loves to read and loves her books.  She is into Disney and knows all the princesses and a bit about each of them.  She is extremely curious and is always asking for more information.  She also pays very close attention to detail, something that she clearly gets from her daddy.  She gets frustrated when she feels like she can't do something and does NOT like when clothes or shoes feel too tight.  She has a hard time sitting still (hello...wonder where she gets that from....) and wants to go, go, go.  She is a bit challenging when it comes to napping - she always says that she isn't tired.  She loves her books before she goes to bed and always asks if we will lay with her at night.  She then asks, "Can I hold your hand?"  When she wakes up, she runs into our bedroom and lays with daddy (but only if it's after 7am). She likes to go shopping and loves helping out in the kitchen - especially when she gets "samples".  She is getting really good at recognizing letters and likes to sing and dance.  She knows how to push our buttons and does her best to get away with things. For example, she isn't allowed to "potty talk."  So, Maddie will say koo koo and tee tee and things like that.  We will set a rule and she will find a way not to break it, but come darn close.  She has been going to school one day a week and will start with me in February.  We love her so, so, so very much.  She is our little sweetie pie.