Birthday Fun!

Well, here she is, my three year old.  Where has the time gone?  It feels like yesterday that I was bringing home a tiny 13 month old baby who still fit into 6-9 month clothing.  Now she's tall for her age and strong as any 10 year old!!!! 

The morning started with our usual snuggle in bed before we headed downstairs.  A present was waiting for Grace on her chair and it didn't take her long to discover it and start ripping it open.  She got the hang of this birthday thing pretty quickly!!!LOL  After a nice breakfast on the deck, we headed out for a day of fun.

Grace and I spent the day at Centre Island to celebrate turning 3.  It was a fantastic day and she was very excited about the outing.  Luck was on our side because we had no traffic and we found parking relatively easily and close by (if you have seen downtown Toronto lately along Queen's Quay you will know why I am saying this!!!!). 

We spent the day totally indulging ourselves in all of Grace's favourites:  driving cars, splashing in the water, eating popcorn and ice cream!  We ran into our travel partners from China, Rhonda and her son Adam.  It was great seeing them again as I hadn't seen Adam since China.  It's so cool to see how the children have grown.

We were having so much fun in fact that by the time I looked at my phone, it was 5:00!!! We hadn't even left the island yet!  We were supposed to get a phone call from Grandma and Grandpa at 8 and as I gathered all our stuff together in a more organized way and headed for the ferry line-up ,  I reconciled the fact that there was likely no way we were going to make it home by 8:00.  Luck was on our side however and we caught the first ferry back.  Traffic was light and as I merged onto the Gardiner, I dared to hope that maybe we just might make it home in time.  As it turned out, we sailed home easily and were relaxing at home just after 7.

Grandma and Grandpa called along with Aunt Anne, and messages from Aunt Marie and Aunt Lynda.  Grace reacted pretty much the same way each time.  She insists on holding the phone, then simply sits and smiles.  After the phone calls, we spent a little extra time snuggling in the rocking chair, singing songs and just loving each other.  A great way to end a great day!

Opening her birthday card from Grandma and Grandpa

On the ferry to Centre Island

Beep! Beep!  She told me she liked to drive this car fast!!!

Grace kept getting in trouble for putting her hands in the water, but really?  Who could resist!!??

Happiness is a new Barney video!!!

Talking to Grandma and Grandpa on the phone.  Grace won't let me hold the phone but most of the time she won't say anything to Grandma and Grandpa either, just listens and smiles!