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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Jessica is 3!

Jessica wanted to have a "Pirate party" for her third birthday.
She really likes the show, 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates' on the Disney channel.

Jake is pictured on her birthday cake.
Thank you, Grandpa Mark and Grandma Bonnie, for getting this perfect picture cake for her!





Jessica's party activities included a parrot craft project, pin the eye patch on Caption Hook (each child got an eye-patch to wear when the game was over), a golden egg treasure hunt (eggs filled with chocolate goldibloons).
The kids also each got to have a hook hand (made from a red plastic cup and some aluminum foil) to wear...








Party Decorations...








A few of the party guests...









To my daughter, Jessica, my big girl, my middle child -

On your third birthday, this is what mom has to say about you...

You are a free-spirited, fun-loving little girl!
You love to play with, and learn from, your big brother, Jackson.
I get a kick out of watching and listening to the two of you during playtime; you both act out imaginary roles (i.e. cats, tigers, ponies, unicorns, mom/dad, Jake/Cpt Hook, princess, Iron Man, etc.) and have make-believe conversations. Although arguments are still a daily occurence between you two, respect and fair play shows through most of the time.
You also love to "help out" with your younger sister, Lia. We are still working on the art of "appropriate touching," you have learned to be more gentle. In fact, I think Lia is beginning to like all of the love and attention she gets from her big sister.
You like to 'hang out with the boys' at daycare; you enjoy playing trucks and dinosaurs with them.
You enjoy singing songs (mostly ones you make up the words to) and dancing around the house. Two of your favorite songs right now are Old McDonald and ABC's.
You also enjoy reading books (current favorites: any book about animals, most all Dr. Suess, and Dora books), doing puzzles, and coloring pictures.
Some of your favorite playtime activities include: cooking, serving, and pretend eating your food in your kitchen area, playing ponies, and playing with your animals.
You love to snuggle with mom and dad, and you give wonderful hugs and kisses!
Favorite stuffed animal: kitty.
Two best words to describe your personality: determined and poky.
You love doing things on your own --"I do it myself" is one of your favorite things to say.
And, yes, you are just about as poky as they come. To say you like to 'stop and smell the roses' would be an understatement. You have a carefree-la-dee-da attitude when it comes to doing things you don't particularily care for, like running errands or picking up your toys.

Jessica, your dad and I love you so much. We enjoy your creativity and your infectious laughter.
It is so much fun to watch you grow and learn every day. We are very proud of you.
Love, Mom

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