Maria's THREE!

Waking up this morning, I realized I had many things today to be excited about. Today is Epiphany...the wisemen came to seek our Lord and today we celebrate the end of the Christmas season! Most of you know, I just love all of the liturgical feast days of the Church, and get super excited to celebrate these with my little ones as they roll around! Today is also the BCS National Championship Game for college football. Last season, my Auburn Tigers had a pretty ugly, unimpressive season, but today the Auburn Family celebrates together as our beloved team has risen to the top! WAR EAGLE!  But most importantly, today, I celebrate the second time that God made me a Mommy! Maria turns three! It is so hard to believe that she is this old already. It seems like just moments ago we were adjusting to life as a family of 4!

Birth Day!! 

1st Birthday! 

Maria has brought much joy to our hearts and lives. Her sassy personality is dramatic, to say the least. She has an answer for everything and attitude that I am sure she got from none other than myself. She is as independent as they come. She wants to do everything by herself, and beams with pride when she accomplishes the tasks we thought she would need help with. She's a sweet sister (most of the time) and holds her own with her very active brother! She loves school, and surprises me every day with how smart she is! She has a big heart. She loves to snuggle...but on her own time! She is my introvert...people in large amounts drain her. She has a bubble, and you better not attempt to enter her space uninvited. She does not like people in her face or grabbing her from Mommy and Daddy. It doesn't take her long to warm up in social situations, but when the party is over she is ready to nap or ready for bed!

2nd Birthday! 

Maria, we are so very proud of you! We love how sassy you are! You bring so much fun into our lives with your personality, lists of questions, and love for those around you. You take such care to make sure we know we are loved by you with your endless snuggles, kisses, and hugs! You are one special girl and we are so blessed that God has chosen us to raise you! You make life fun...even if you have to do everything on your own without our help! You have grown up so much faster than we had imagined, but you are one, fun toddler to be around!



Maria's Birthday Interview:
1. Who is your favorite person in the whole world?
Mommy 
2. What is your favorite color? 
Orange
3. What is your favorite TV show? 
Jake and the Neverland Pirates

3rd Birthday! 

4. What is your favorite sport? 
Football
5. What song do you like the most? 
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
6. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ariel
7. Who is your best friend? 
Mommy
8. What is your favorite book?
Bear Books
9. What are you really go at? 
going to school
10. What would you buy if you had $1000 dollars? 
food
11. What is your favorite food? 
Macaroni and Cheese
12. What is your favorite part of school?
playing
13. What is your favorite toy? 
bears
14. What is your favorite animal?

Ariel Cake! 

bears
15. What is your favorite movie? 
The Little Drummer Boy

For Maria's birthday party we had an indoor pool party! It was so wonderful to celebrate our sweet princess turning three with some family and friends! Maria had a blast! Her party theme was Ariel!

Swimming with Daddy! 

Party Room

Brother and Sister! 

Cold Maria and Mommy

Maria got her own ATV! 

Tired Boo and Papa