Ladybug Picnic.

We all had so much fun on Stella's birthday!  The day started out with our tradition of going to Build-a-Bear for your third birthday, then lunch with grandma and grandpa at Five Guys (Stella picked this one--she and I think alike!).

Stella enjoyed every minute of getting her stuffed animal, Cinnamon the Bunny.  Stuffing her, washing her (Stella did this several times), picking out clothes and finally getting to actually take her home.

Putting a heart into Cinnamon.

A bath for Cinnamon.

Dressed and ready to go home with Stella.

After good naps for Stella and Presley we were ready for the party!  No picnic outside because the weather was cold and windy, but we still had a nice picnic inside--chicken salad sandwiches, strawberries, and lemonade.

Here are a few pictures of Stella . . . ok a lot of pictures.

Next came gifts, pinata fun, singing, and cake-pops with my dad's homemade raspberry ice cream.  Thank you all for making it such a fun day for Stella.


I have {almost} never seen Presley with such focus and aggression.

Truman with Gregg taking a swing.

Stella trying her hardest . . . Susan, my mother-in-law was the one who actually ended up breaking open the pinata!  Bug toys, mints, and smarties for all!

Blowing out the candle.

*Presley tried so hard to let this be Stella's day, but we did have a few melt-downs.  Presley even managed to con her sister into "giving" her the new toys and letting Stella have the old ones--Stella being so sweet said "yes".  I had to correct the situation which made Presley so angry because Stella had "agreed".  But so far today the girls are playing together and actually SHARING the new toys.