3 Princesses turned 3 on the 3rd!!

Belle (Emily), Cinderella (Addy), Sleeping Beauty (Hailey)

So a couple weeks ago, we were telling the girls about how they used to all be inside me...and how they used to kick each other and ME all the time. They were so concerned. :) Then I said..but one day you wanted out...and they said "Did you push us out Mom?" And I was like "Well, not exactly..a Dr. had a special knife that he used to cut mommies tummy and pull you out." And Addy said...with a completely serious face.."Did he use a fork too Mom?"

Ohhhhh what a fun year with millions of comments like these coming out through their amazing personalities. My girlies are the BEST. Seriously, I think I like their birthday even more than they do. It is just SUCH a celebration of WHO they are and that they were given to Ryan and I. We love them more than anything and they bring us more joy than we even handle sometimes! :) I'm not gonna lie though, this year was a TOUGH one for me. Potty training triplets wasn't my favorite...and then transitioning 3 2 year olds into big beds was also a challenge to KEEP them in their beds every night. So we have definitely added some lovely gray hairs to our heads this year :) but even WITH the challenges, we wouldn't trade our lives with Addy, Em, and Hailey for anything.

Addy is growing up so much! Not only is she shooting up in height, but she just acts like a little mama. :) She is very observant and into learning and reading books lately...and has always been a nurturer..likes to do whatever I am doing. She's also pretty sporty! Loves kicking the soccer ball around and riding her bike.

Emily is peace. :) She is still pretty easy going and laid back. She likes to look out for her sisters and will hand over a toy if it means they'll stop fighting. (most of the time) :) :) Emily is an awesome colorer (word?) And somehow stays in the lines. :) She also loves to ride her bike and play outside.

Hailey is still quite the communicator and can get so concerned about where people are or what might be going on. Hailey is my sweetie. She will randomly just come and give me hugs and say "I love you mom." out of the blue. MELTS my heart. Hailey loves to dribble basketballs and play in forts (as long as the 'big bad wolf' a.k.a. me, ry, grandma :) will come knock it down every now and then). :)

Anyways - my little princesses are THREE. I am excited to see what this year will bring with them getting more and more grown up. Thanks for walking with us through this journey!!! We are loving it!!

Happy Happy triple GOLDEN or should I say PLATINUM :) birthday Addison, Emily, and Hailey!!! We LOVE you so much individually...and we are also so thankful that you have each other, because we know you are even better with your sis's growing up alongside of you. Praising God for each of you today!!

Belle (emily) and Cinderella (Addy)

Addy and Hailey at their princess party today. Very focused on their gifts.
Of course you have to have a royal ball at a princess party. So here the kids are dancing to Disney tunes. They were loving it.
Prince Braden and Princess Reese (they say they are going to get married some day). :)
More dancing..
Having a royal tea party

We played "Pin your lips on the Frog Prince" :) (Ryan made that frog!!! Not bad huh? :) Too bad the girls said "Look Dad, a King CRAB!" :) I think it looks like a frog Babe. Good job. :)

Prince Braden sportin' the bow tie. :)
A few of the princesses!
Happy Birthday Hailey Grace!!
Happy Birthday Em!!
Happy Birthday Addy!!
Yesterday we celebrated at Grandpa Kim and Grandma Kathy's house....Hailey enjoying her cake. Each girl had their own cake that was decorated by Great Aunt Val, Great Aunt Deb, and Great Great Aunt Mary!

The girls were all so funny with how they blew out their candles. We sang to Hailey..and then when we were done singing, she realized she still had a lot of lunch food in her mouth...so she chewed and chewed and chewed before she blew out the candles. The anticipation was killing us!

Still chewing.. :)
Em was very perplexed watching Grandma light the candles...
and then she blew them out with huge blows!

Then Addy gets a little shy when everyone is singing and looking at just her.... so sweet... and then she has to blow her candles out like a thousand times because she couldn't quite figure out how to actually blow AIR out.

The girls opening up their first presents from Grandpa Joel and Grandma Gwen when they woke up....they got these sleeping bags! So here they are going "back to sleep."
Emily, Addy, Hailey
And last wknd, we had a bonfire with the girls outside. They LOVED it! Next year we will try camping. :)

Here's Emily roasting a marshmellow!

Hailey :) Didn't like all that heat in her face. :)

Addy LOVING the smores. When we were all sitting there eating our smores, Addy said it was the best sandwich she ever had...and Emily said "Thank you Mom & Daddy." I love it when they say thank you with out being prompted. I think that meant they REALLY liked the campfire. :)

Emily, Hailey, and Addy