Kimi is THREE!

Yesterday was Kimi's third birthday. She had quite a day. The best part was that she told everyone "happy birthday" all day long like it was some kind of national holiday.

In the afternoon she went and got a present and an ice cream with Grandma Colton. (She picked out magnetic paper doll princess with tons of little outfit pieces for mom to pick up.)

After Scott got home he took her to get pizza while Cali and I decorated for a little surprise party. I strung some streamers and Christmas lights while Cali colored a banner. Cali had been planning this surprise party for weeks. When they came driving in, Cali and I went and hid. The door opened and we jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" The only problem was that it was just Scott because Kimi was asleep in the car. He went out and got her, and Cali and I got to jump out and yell at a groggy and confused Kimi. Oh well. Cali got a kick out of it.

We had a little party and she opened her presents. She loved the little airplane from Grandma and Grandpa 'Cracken (the way she says it) and Tino. Her favorite toy was her new little mermaid polly pocket from Cali. It hasn't left her side since she opened it.

The other great thing about this birthday is that Kimi will now say prayers again. She has been refusing to for almost a year (she has been claiming for a while that she is allergic), and a few months ago told us that she would begin again when she turned three. She was true to her word and said a prayer last night for family prayer that included a long list of what she is thankful for.