MoLlY iS tHrEe--JuNe 22, 2008

Three Weeks Old
Three Months Old--blessing dress given to her by her great grandma (Grammi).

Molly's first birthday.

Molly at the pool--1 year old

Molly's 1 year old picture.

Molly age 2 (obviously).

Molly wanted a princess party, and we were going to have a friend princess party (I had already bought all of the supplies), but somehow the days got away from us. We ended up just having this great family party instead (still princess themed). I'm sure she'll still be "into" princesses when she's four, and we'll use all the "stuff" then.

We ended up having a family dinner on June 22, and invited the Blackwells. Molly picked the menu: Hot dogs (I also made hamburgers), watermelon, corn on the cob and "gade" (Gatorade--she's OBSESSED with it).

Molly didn't want a cake. She wanted "pink cupcakes with sprinkles." Her wish is our command. I hadn't made a carrot cake for Rusty for Father's Day so I made this an additional option for those who don't particularly enjoy "pink cupcakes."

Molly diving right in. She hardly ate or said anything during dinner. We have church from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and I think she was too tired after missing a nap.

She perked up during presents however. Here she is giving a big hug after opening Aunt Valerie's and Uncle Mark's present.

So many of our family members sent Molly presents for her birthday. Here she is "hugging" a princess towel and flip-flops my mom and dad mailed. By the way, thank you everyone.

Grammi gave Molly a hat and shawl for all the tea parties Molly will be attending, beginning with one she and mom had the other day.

The Martin Family sent her this darling dress. She wears it ALL the time.

Rusty and I gave her a pink Barbie Jeep. She was so excited and seemed like she knew what she was doing at first, until we realized that she was in fact pressing on gas to make the Jeep go, but holding on to the "front window instead of the steering wheel. After almost crashing into Aunt Valerie's car. . ."

. . .we recuited Sam to give her driving lessons. Well, if any of you know Molly, she didn't want help, ESPECIALLY from Sam (he's too close to her age/size). Plus, as you can see, he was a little too preoccupied with the phone to really help. . .

. . .so we enlisted Meg as the trainer. Things went a little better (notice Meg's hand is actually ON the steering wheel). We had a fun birthday party, and she always talks about her presents and her "princess party." I can't believe she is three. She is so much fun, and watching how friendly, loving, and spirited she is makes me enjoy her even more (well, most of the time).

The Molly "look." August 2008
I love this picture of Molly because it captures her personality so well. Molly HATES shoes, and her feet ALWAYS look like this--dirty. We painted her toes (which she loves) for the picture and she wanted to make sure the photographer took a picture which showed her toes. She can be very demanding at times. I have no clue where she gets this.