i'll think of a mermaid lagoon, underneath a magic moon...

Here are a few snapshots of Erin's birthday party... the theme (if you can't tell from the pictures) was "Tinkerbell Princess Party". She invited her two cousins (and two helpers - thanks Molly & Mary!!), and the girls had a fun time of games, hair glitter, hot dogs, and cake.

Erin and Carrie

Caroline, Erin & Carrie

Little Jude wasn't about to miss out on the action, and the girls made sure to keep him entertained...

The Tinkerbell cake

Blowing out the candles!

Her Tinkerbell doll with matching dress :-)

i built my life around you...

Waiting for her 'friend Dad' to come home...

Showing off some birthday presents...

Today my sweet girl turned 3. I have wracked my brain trying to figure out where the last 3 years went, and didn't I JUST bring her home from the hospital?? Erin Grace made us parents. She showed us what 'love at first sight' felt like. Her presence in our lives has given us yet another reason to give God thanks... and cry out for His wisdom and grace. Watching her discover her world and listening to her articulate her thoughts on that world is like being given a second childhood. I can't imagine life without her, and I barely remember life before. We love you, Erin!

everybody had a kite, they were flying everywhere...