Celebrating Three

Jilli's birthday parties have evolved. Her first included Florida family and cupcakes. Her second was a birthday party with North Carolina family and close friends. The trend at school (trendy we are, don't you know?) seemed to be a more kid oriented party so we went with the herd. We weren't really inclined (nor was our budget) toward a venue and so we decided to risk it all and invite several kids from her class and all of our outside school friends her age to a party. at our house. the numbers of which required some time be spent outside. Luckily the birthday gods smiled on us and it was a rousing success. We managed to book the hottest gig in town on the three year old circuit, Ms. Kelly (also from school.) I have heard her sing and play before, but WOW, she is amazing. She wrote most of the songs she sang and they were funny and catchy and she has a terrific voice. In the way that three year olds are wont to do, the kids ran through the house and did laps through the yard. Aside from the stellar musical performance, we had a sand table and play dough (homemade- just call me Martha) and mostly a bunch of rowdy munchkins, pizza and a lion cake (requested by Jilli, we had jungle decorations and goodies too). It was awesome. I admit to getting a bit teary eyed when we sang...three! How can it be?