Happy Birthday Reagan!

Reagan turned 3 on Monday. She has been counting down the days and was so excited to wake up and have it FINALLY be her birthday. Growing up we always opened presents at the breakfast table and this tradition has continued.

Marcus and I spent several hours the night before preparing for the big day. I baked rolls (her request for dinner) and Marcus wrapped presents. We both tried desperately to cover up "Ainsley" in the Happy Birthday sign I drew on our new wall with washable marker. Who knew it would refuse to be covered up! After 3 coats of primer and a good washing with no change in appearance (seriously!!??) we finally opted to cover it up with a paper sign. Any ideas on how to get it off so we can someday have a normal wall? We would love your suggestions. Anyway, back to our birthday girl... in the morning we were all excited for Reagan to see our table spread and signs but the girl just didn't notice. It was almost amusing. She just got right to helping me make her breakfast waffles (again her choice). Marcus miraculously managed to catch her on camera when she finally turned around and noticed the table and birthday sign.

She immediately fitted herself with her birthday crown (a purchase we made together about a month ago) and then reacquainted herself with her new princess purse (a gift that Grandma left in the dresser drawer and Reagan quickly located long before her birthday).

The rest of the gifts were then opened. Here are some of her favorites that Grandma and Grandpa sent. Have I mentioned that this girl LOVES dress-ups and changes clothes about eighty gazillion times a day?

After breakfast we loaded up to take Daddy to work and I come around the corner to see this beauty ready to get into the car. Game day shoes and all!

As soon as we were back home the dress ups began followed by the necessary twirling

We then proceeded to have one of the worst "3 year old days" EVER! Seriously I think she must have gotten a letter announcing that it was time for her act differently. After spending a good portion of her time in time out (I only give time outs for serious offenses ie: shoving, hitting, dropping a full sippy on a happy sister's head with a smirk on your face kind of stuff) we made it nap time. I was hoping that this would be the end of our troubles and our happy 3 year old would emerge from her slumber but it was not so. This is not to say that we didn't have our good moments. Decorating her cake was one of those moments. We had a great time and she mostly cooperated (okay so I showed her how to decorate on the front and let her have at the back keeping us both happy). This little princess cake turned out pretty good for a first try (thanks to tips from Aunt Stephanie!) and it was a shining moment in our day.

When Marcus came home from work we had a quick dinner and then one of Reagan's favorite friends, Anna, and her family came over for cake and ice cream. Of course right before our guests arrive Reagan pooped her pants as the final act in our lovely day. Luckily, Reagan was thrilled to have guests to help her celebrate and she calmed down and had a great time playing house and dress ups with Anna. They had a blast eating cake and even more fun scraping all the frosting off the barbie with their fingers.

**Still not sure what caused yesterday's crazy behavior but we were extremely grateful to have our sweet girl back this morning!