Happy Birthday, Flora Lin!

Happy birthday, Flora Lin!  

It wasn't exactly the party we had planned for you, but with all that had gone on, it was just what you needed!

The day started off on a good note with a few presents in the morning - trucks and tractors!

Both girls were thrilled, but especially the birthday girl!

She also recieved a big bag of blocks that work with her tractor and dump truck.

However, both girls were feeling under the weather (with C running a fever and being willing to rest on the couch), so we changed into pajamas and called off the rest of the festivities planned for the evening.

Pajamas just make things better!

One of FL's favorite presents was a pink toy cart to keep under her bed.  She had the happiest, sweetest smile when I rolled it out and told her that it was hers!  C has one, and FL couldn't be more pleased to FINALLY have one of her own!!!

After naptime, the girls seemed a little more refreshed.  I couldn't imagine letting Flora Lin's special day go by without doing something, so I quickly made a cake and put together some decorations.

The girls are always up for taste testing!

They really do get along well - sweet sharing here.

Yellow was the theme, of course.

As is tradition around here, the birthday girl gets to lick the beater!

Since we didn't have any guests coming, I let the girls have a cupcake or two whe they were still warm out of the oven. : )

They're so fun!

Yup, they liked them... A lot!

Happy 3rd birthday, sweet girl!

So excited to be three and have her own candles!

Chocolate pudding and cupcakes - that's our girl!

She enjoyed the special attention, the gifts, the food and her little family.  Really and truly, just having a quiet celebration with us was all she needed.  No anxiety, nervousness or over stimulation - just the three people who love her the most.

My phone and iPad ran out of picture space, but don't worry, we caught it all on the good camera! : ). Happy birthday, sweet girl.  We love you so!