Olivia's Third 3rd Birthday Party

In case the title doesn't make sense, Olivia had 3 birthday parties for her 3rd birthday! One party for each set of grandparents, and one on her actual birthday. Living far away does not make big get-togethers easy! And no, we will not have 4 parties on her 4th birthday! My parents were here this past weekend to celebrate Olivia's birthday (and Joe's 31st too - but his birthday sort of gets eclipsed by Olivia's). These are pictures of her third (and final) party.

Joe and Olivia blowing out the candles. Except for the Backyardigans' cake toppers, we decided on more of an adult cake for this party - we can only handle one pirate ship cake per year!

Olivia and grandma having fun.

Olivia is an old pro at opening presents by now. She received the American Girl Bitty Twin dolls, stroller, and trundle bed from grandma and grandpa. We (meaning Kate) decided to name them Emma and Sam - the names that Olivia and Ethan would have had if I had gotten my way!

Olivia practicing with her new soccer ball from Aunt Rachel and Uncle Thomas.

A piggy back ride from daddy.

Grandpa and Ethan bonding time.

Playtime for Ethan. He "tolerates" his toys for just so long. He much prefers to stare at faces rather then stare at toys. He just soaks everything in and tries to figure it all out.

A future all star? Hard to tell at 3 months, but every daddy is always hopeful of a left handed pitcher in the MLB. Preferably Cardinals of course.