Kelsie's 3rd Birthday

Kelsie turned 3 years old while we were in Japan.  I was pretty bummed that I wasn't there for the actual day, but we had a birthday party planned with all of her Smith cousins when we returned.  My niece Aubrey's birthday is also in November, so we combined their birthdays for double the fun.

We had a fun "Hello Kitty Unicorn" pinata that the kids loved.

Then it was present time.  Kelsie was especially excited for her Hello Kitty "brella" from Grandma Smith and her princess polly pockets from Grandma & Grandpa Keyser.

Since Kurt and I were still recovering from our jetlag...I decided we should let the kids decorate their own cupcakes.  They had fun and less work for me. :)  Kelsie started into her cupcake before we should light candles and sing Happy Birthday...so that would be why she has cake all over her face while blowing out her candles.

I also just took her in for her 3 year old check-up.  She's weighs 30 pounds and is 3 feet 1 inches tall - pretty much on the small side of average like I expected.

Other fun things about Kelsie:

• Her hair is finally growing longer and longer, and curlier and curlier.
• She talks really well for her age.  Everyday she uses words and phrases that surprise me.
• She can do a perfect somersault.
• Loves to dance and sing.  
• She jumps remarkably well.
• She loves to color, mostly on paper, but not always.
• Loves to "fight" with her dad and brother.
• Her toes must always be painted, preferably pink.
• Pink is her favorite color.
• Has turned into a snacker.  I struggle to feed her regular meals.
• Kind of a picky dresser.  Loves to wear pretty dresses.