We couldn't wait to celebrate our sweet Mia's third birthday!
We had Chick-fil-a deliver chicken nuggets and a fruit plate; those are two of Mia's favorite things to eat. We also had animal crackers and potato chips.
We decided on a zoo theme for the party. Mia loves visiting the zoo, and since I like to refer to her as my little monkey, it seemed appropriate.
Liz made this awesome zoo cage on one of the living room walls. She colored and cut out all of these animals, then taped them and crepe paper to the wall. She also put lots of the girls' Little People animals and stuffed animals around it. It looks so cute!
Both girls really liked the big elephant and zebra balloons on the craft table.
Liz found these cute little foam animals that were easy for the kids to make; adults helped glue on the eyes on the sticks, but the kids were able to stick the animal pieces together. This was a big hit.
I found these cute little animal masks for the kids to color and wear.
We also set out these pages for kids to color which many enjoyed.
Great-Grandpa Hooks and Lois sent these beautiful flowers and balloons to the birthday girl; they were perfect to have on the counter next to the animal plates and napkins. The bright colors matched just right!
These were the cupcakes I made for my monkey. When Mia saw them, she gasped and her eyes got so big; she was very excited about them which made me very happy! She wanted one with blue eyes for her candles.
I made the monkey cupcakes for the kids and then went a little more simple for the adults' cupcakes by using little zoo animals picks in them.
A picture of me with my sweet little Mia.
Our family of four before the party started.
Mia and Daddy.
Our silly girl couldn't wait for the party to start and her friends arrive!
Lily wanted in on the silly action too!
Our girls and the Shaffer girls had fun at the craft table for awhile.
Mia was more than happy to have a picture made with one of her favorite people, my nephew, Zac.
Our friend Avery wanted my dad to read a Bible story to her.
Harrison had a lot of fun with Rocket and the computer.
After playing for awhile and enjoying some yummy food, it was time for Mia's cupcakes. She enjoyed hearing everyone sing Happy Birthday to You. Later in the day, we could hear her in her room singing "happy birthday to me."
Blowing out the candles with all her might.
Enjoying her cupcake.
After cupcakes, it was time to open presents. Lily, Parker and Macey sat nearby so they could scope out all the goodies.
Mia was very excited to get this pirate dress-up doll from my parents. She loves pirates!
She loved digging into bags to see what she would pull out.
Last Saturday, Lily was determined to pick out a present for Mia, so she and I went to Toys R Us. We walked up and down each aisle until we came across this huge Princess coloring and activity set. She just knew Mia would love it, and she was excited to help Mia open it.
Mia did love it and was happy to give Lily a hug to say thank you.
All the kids gathered around when Mia opened her gift from the Pacins - a Little People pirate boat set!
Mia was super excited when she received our gift - a Minnie Mouse scooter. She immediately took it on a ride and hasn't stopped! She loves it!
