Happy 3rd birthday Lucy Kate Rives! You are our absolute joy and delight in life. What a privilege it has been to be your mama for the past 3 years. 3 years...it's hard to believe. They've gone by in a blink. I pray that we get to celebrate many, many, many more birthdays together, sweet one. This picture was taken at preschool on the day your class celebrated your birthday. And it pretty much brings me to tears. I don't think a picture has ever captured you so perfectly as this one does. Your eyes are filled with such innocence and wonder and your beautiful, little crooked smile makes my heart absolutely melt. I love you, Lucy. More than you'll ever know. Happy birthday Goose!
We had so much fun celebrating YOU on your birthday! 3 dozen PINK balloons were waiting for you in the kitchen when you woke up...
You said, "Mama, is this for my birthday?" It was so sweet!
You and June had a blast with the balloons...for days!
Cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
You took a morning spin around the neighborhood on your new car...
We celebrated you and Leni-Kate at play group...followed by lunch at your favorite spot, Chick-fil-A!
After nap time, you woke up to your very own bounce house in your front yard...you were pumped!
And bounced your little heart out!
Our family and The Rectors came over for pizza and cupcakes...it was the perfect end to a pretty perfect 3rd birthday!