Lucy is 3!

How did that happen? How did I get SO old as to have a 3 year old? Wow. I remember being shocked when she was no longer considered a baby and was moved up to "toddler." Wow.

So, to recap the festivities surrounding her 3rd birthday:

We started the morning off right - a pink, sprinkled donut! 

Followed by a photo shoot... (Too cute to leave any out!)

She had a birthday lunch cupcake, including a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday!" from a big group of Americans!

Opening her present from her "Aunt" Lynne and her "Uncle" Don.

After nap time, she got to open up a present from Bibi before we went out for the night. 

A bathtime Rapunzel doll! 

Then we headed out to the big Fair/Festival that they have in our former big city every year. (Side note, I'm totally excited because it's at the same time every year and so this can be the big thing we do for her birthday tradition every year! Yay!) 

A view from the top of the ferris wheel. It's been a long time since I rode one of these! (With my cousin Josh who liked to swing the car and scare me half to death!)

Then she and Daddy rode the Carousel. 

Then a REAL horse!

Then a donkey!

And we watched a firework and laser light show over the lake in the middle of the park. We ate yummy, very cheap local food for dinner. Then enjoyed some fresh caramel popcorn on our way out of the park.

And who did we meet right before we left? Minnie Mouse! 

Then we got home and opened more presents. Yes, it was like 10:30 by this time.

Happy Birthday, Lucy bug! You are precious! We love you and can't wait to see what all God has in store for you this year! You are a blessing!