Princess Malia is 3 1/2!!!

So we had the Princess Party today to celebrate Malia's half birthday. I like to celebrate in the summer since her birthday is on Christmas Day. This way she can just enjoy a special day all about her.

Since the theme was princesses, I let her pick a princess dress to wear. After she wanted to switch dresses three times she finally settled with Belle. Then the other little girls came and also dresses in princess outfits. We did a small craft activity and played "Pin the Crown on Malia". Then snacks and cake. Finally gift opening. Malia did so well and was polite about saying thank you and sharing her presents with the girls waiting to test them out. It was a wonderful day and it was nice to have a smaller event after the big one last year. Happy Half Birthday Malia!!!

Father's Day and Wedding

The fast pace continues. First we went to Deb's with the China group last weekend. Thursday I got to be Malia's "dad" for the Donuts with Dad party at daycare. It was so sweet that she was happy I was there since my dad couldn't make it. Then Friday we celebrated my mom's birthday and went swimming. Malia swam by herself (well with her life jacket on) and she paddled and kicked until she wore out. She was so excited that she could 'do it myself'. Saturday Malia was a flower girl in my cousin's wedding. She 'got married' and was going to 'dance with the prince'. Dream big baby!!! She had a blast even though she missed nap time and she danced until late into the night. Then Sunday we had father's day with my dad and the whole family and celebrated my brother's birthday. Whew!!!

Enjoy some pictures from the wedding. I think she was so adorable but I know I am a little biased. She also made me so proud for behaving and doing so good on this busy weekend.

Dance Like You Will Never Stop...

Malia had her dance dress rehearsal on Wednesday and the recital on Saturday evening. She did so well and you could tell she really loved it. She didn't freeze up but you could tell she was looking for me when she first came out. We even tried curlers for the first time for the event. It turned out but the only lasted through the recital with the rain and dampness in the air.

I am such a lucky mom to have such a wonderful little girl.

P.S. Ignore the fuzziness in the pictures. I have no idea what was going on with my camera... again.