Maren is 3!

Monday the 2nd was Maren's 3rd birthday! It seems like so long ago that she was a little 5lb 2oz newborn. She is still small for her age, but makes up for it in spunk! She is a crazy little whirlwind of energy and attitude and is a joy to our family. Here are a couple of pictures from her birthday... We had a fun little dessert party with Julia & Madeline...the kids played hard for about an hour (getting out ALL the toys in both of the kids' rooms!) while the adults got to sit and talk. Then we all had ice cream and Maren opened presents. It was just perfect for a 3rd birthday party.

She didn't want cake or cupcakes, just ice cream. So I gave her three little scoops and put her candles in them! I also made brownies for anyone who doesn't like or can't eat ice cream - Joel & Mommy.

She got some new pens and paper, Crocs (fake ones), some cute clothes from Mimi, and a new baby doll and book from the girls. She also got some money from Grandparents (Nealon) and Aunt Ruth and got to pick out some toys at the store! She chose a little Dr kit, a polly pocket and some play jewelry...she had a wonderful birthday!