Thea is 3!

On April 11th, our sweet Thea Bean turned 3.  She had a Frozen-themed birthday party with her friends from school and church, along with both of her extended families.  All of the children were smiling and laughing from start to finish - success!

Here are some pictures from the party:

On her actual birthday, we went to breakfast at a pancake restaurant and the staff there decided that before her pancakes (read: dessert) she should be presented with a red velvet cake with a candle! Hooray Thea! Hooray Sugar!

Here's our ice queen on her special day:

The week of her birthday she went to the dentist for her first cleaning and while it was not her favorite thing to do, she cooperated AND...stopping sucking her thumb (during the day and at night!!!). The tooth fairy brought her small goodies each night and after a couple of weeks - a doll! 

We also took her to the doctor for her wellness visit and here are her stats:

Height: 36.75 inches (38th %ile)
Weight: 31 pounds (51st %ile)

Healthy and growing well. 

More about Thea as a 3 year old:

Things she loves: all things sparkley (except for the sparkley socks I bought that I thought were a total shoe in*), playing pretend with her dolls and animals, baking, swimming, being particular about what she wears, hugs and being held, Floppy/milk/pillow/blanket
Things she's learning: cutting paper with scissors, independent swimming, how to be less demanding ;)
Favorite colors: pink, purple, mint green, and blue
New skills: opening doors
Summer plans: ballet, swimming, and Sunshine Kidz camp (with Matthew)

The days can be long, but the years sure are fast. We love you, Thea. 

*See what I did there? Shoe in. Socks. Socks go in shoes.