Birthday Girl

Helen has been pretty excited about turning 3. She doesn't seem to mind missing out on parties because she is away from family this year. Instead, she keeps getting cards and packages in the mail that stretch the fun out over weeks! Today, we walked to the post office box together and found a package for her. She could hardly wait to get home and open it - she practically jumped all the way home.

When she discovered it was a new dress, she immediately stripped down and put it on. Well, sort of. She couldn't wait long enough to strip all the way, so she left her pants on underneath. But, they kind of coordinated, anyway. Can you see on her face how excited she is? Thanks, Aunt Sue and Grandma!

And since I am behind a bit, I will catch up with some more photos of the party we did have for Helen - we had our neighbor/landlord over for chocolate cake (made by Meg). Helen wore two dresses in the span of one evening. All was happiness.