Birthday Week

Our crazy Seth Rocco. Such a soft-spoken baby... such a loud toddler.  

 He spent at least 20-30 minutes playing with the bin and lid... rather than the toys that he and Ellie dumped out of it. 

Ellie and her still best bud, Tucker. 

One of the many rivers that formed around the property with all of last week's endless rain. 

Ellie was super excited about the party supplies while we were making preparations for her big day... just kept looking at them. 

Seth helped clean the beater from the buttercream icing... such helpful kids. 

Ellie was ultra excited on party morning to find so many presents waiting! 

"All deez pwesents por me!" 

Not the exact colors I had wanted, but it was still a cute horsey cake for our big 3 year-old. 

She chose mostly "My Little Pony" and some princess decor. 

Finally present time... she was SOOO into it.  

She even gave Seth a kiss after opening this horse-in-a-purse gift he got her. 

Can you tell he had just gotten up from a nap? 

Real cowgirl boots for our girl! 

A pretty dress which she held up to check out... the girl loves clothes! 

Oh, the excitement!!! 

A pink stick horse... and it makes noise... she automatically had to hug it... so cute! 

She was riding immediately.  

The boots are a little bog for now, but sooo adorable.  

It's no wonder she loves movies like Secretariat and Calamity Jane.

Taking Seth for a ride on the big horsey she got from Uncle Jake.... she will love you forever, Uncle Jakey. She is more than ready to have you home for a little while! 

Hats never last in this house.  

Ready for cake time! 

It took a few tries, but she did finally get them all in one breath! 

The cake was Seth-approved. 

Playing with her new dollhouse. 

One of Seth's favorite activities: climbing and sitting on little chairs and steps. 

Such a little goof.  

Adam snapped this one on Saturday while I was out running.  

And finally, it was time to lose the shag... his hair grows so fast. Must take after his dad.  

Handsome little man.  

From the other side.  

A tender (but not uncommon) moment with one of her much-loved horses. Ellie is truly a cowgirl at heart.