Taryn's big day

Taryn is 3 and I can't believe it! That first year of life seemed to last FOREVER (in a nice way) but since then it has flown by (in a sad ish way) . I don't have a baby anymore but I have an unbelievable little girl. We got to spend a lot of Saturday with our good friends the Francoms. It was so fun to see all the kids playing and excited. We went "hiking" for a little while but froze ourselves to death. It was seriously cold for St George and since the girls both had strep last week the outdoor adventure didn't last too long. We also went to Cami's soccer game and Taryn bee lined it onto the field to help several times. The rest of the time she cuddled up with Daddy and tried to stay warm. We had a little BBQ party that evening and yes I did break down and BUY a cake. I have never bought a birthday cake because I get a kick out of making them but she begged for the Aerial cake from the grocery store bakery for like 2 months...so she got it and mom was pleasantly surprised at how much I didn't miss making it. Taryn has had major anticipation for her birthday this year and it was really fun to watch her having her very much looked forward to day.

Grandma and Papa came down a few weeks early for the pre birthday birthday party. It definitely built her excitement and helped her have a wonderful birthday.

"THE" cake and she even got the candles out. I hope her wish comes true whatever it was...

Taryn and Evie and Kai soooo happy to have "new" friends. They kept talking about how they were the same age. It was really funny.

The excitement of polly pockets...a little girls dream come true.

New clothes are AMAZING! Yes she is hugging them.