Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Lil Preschool Party

Darby also got to celebrate turning 3 with her preschool friends in class on Tuesday. Teacher Betsy gave Darby her crown (again) and we enjoyed some yummy cupcakes. She also got to choose a new book! Man, she should turn 3 everyday! 

This is Darby's embarrassed 'everyone is looking at me and singing happy birthday' face ;)


3 Years Young

No, the Super Bowl wasn't the ONLY thing happening last weekend. It was Darby's 3rd birthday, too, of course! She had a fun little party with friends on Saturday and a fam party/Super Bowl shin dig on Sunday.
Earlier this year Darby's preschool had an auction fundraiser and we bid on having her party at her preschool with her teachers - and we won! It was such a blessing to not have to do much and just sit back and let the teachers run the show, especially this late in my pregnancy. They did SO great, the kids had such a blast! Several kiddos canceled the morning of the party due to yucky colds and flus, but we still had lots of fun and Darby had a great time.

They made necklaces at the art table

Checked out Lola the turtle, fed her some worms and even got to listen to her 'heartbeat' with the stethoscope



The teachers did such a great job leading the kids in so many activities! Circle time with singing and dancing was definitely a huge hit. They even sang Darby's favorite song 'Shaky Egg' :)


The girls putting their 'elbows in'


Darby got her little princess crown and opened presents with Bella's help ;)




This was her 'Happy Birthday' smile she kept giving me all day. She really was excited, I swear!  She's only 3 and I'm already annoying her like she's 13 or something ;)


The next day we headed over to Bremerton for some more 3 yr old party-down fun! She was so proud to wear her new pretty dress from Hilary and Liam.



She was spoiled beyond belief again. Here is an owl pillow she got from Bamma that matches her new big girl bedding. So cute!


Her Auntie Steffie definitely won the best Auntie award by getting her a new trampoline. This kid is going to be busy for hours. Yay Steffie! 


I think it was a hit with everyone! 


One more quick photo. Dave's parents are out of town but of course Bamma Sue still got Darby her all time favorites! Thank you! Happy 3rd birthday Darby, we love you so much. Can't even believe you're 3 already!


Thursday, February 3, 2011

No More Rapunzel Hair!

Darby is seriously growing up! I know lots of kids get their first haircut long before they turn 3 yrs old, but Darby is just not one of those kids! I haven't had the heart to get it cut yet. But it has been getting longer and longer, and harder to manage. So I thought right before her 3rd birthday would be a good time to visit Bella and Max at Country Village in Bothell and get it snipped. She did SO amazing! She sat so still and was so quiet, even while a little baby boy screamed bloody murder in the seat next to her ;) It was his first haircut, too, but he was probably just 1 yr old.

Here is the before pic (you can see how long her hair was in the mirror)

She was so good!

 All done!

No more Rapunzel :( But doesn't it look cute?!

I'm so proud of my big girl!
Bella and Max gave me a lock of her hair to keep ;) I don't know why I'm so sentimental about this! I even almost screamed 'Stop! Nevermind! I changed my mind, don't do it!' as the girl started cutting her hair. But I kept quiet and let her finish. I guess in the end, it's just hair and will grow again! Darby is very proud of her big girl haircut, and that's all that matters.