Sunday, May 22, 2011

Happy Birthday, Brooklyn!

Brooklyn’s 3rd birthday fell on a Thursday this year, so we made a day of it hanging out with her Mimi and Opa.  We started the day with visiting the Detroit Historical Museum and Pewabic Pottery, and then ended the day with a little birthday celebration.

The kids enjoyed checking out the seats from various car models at the historical museum.

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As you saw in the Auto Show pictures, Brooklyn has a thing for the Michelin Man. :)

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Mimi and Opa’s car choice…

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…the kids’ car choice. :)

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After the historical museum it was off to Pewabic Pottery where Brooklyn got a birthday ornament to add to the Christmas tree this year.

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When we got home, Brooklyn opened up a couple of presents from her great-grandmother, Nani.

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And then it was time for cake!  (Thanks Aunt Katie for the perfect birthday crown!!)

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On Saturday, everyone worked to get ready for the party.

Brosnan sampled the donuts…

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…while Mimi and Brooklyn frosted all of the cupcakes.

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Sorry, if someone ate that one… :)

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Brooklyn got ready for her party, wearing the outfit from her Nani, and then took her 3-year-old bear pictures.

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And then it was off to the party.  A lack of planning on my part resulted in a very small crowd, but we still had a great time!

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After the party, it was time for a family dinner – great day!!

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And then as soon as they were here, they were gone again.  Mimi and Opa, thank you for coming such a long way to celebrate our little girl’s third birthday!

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Brooklyn, we love you so much!  You bring happiness to every day of our lives!  Happy Birthday, big girl!! 

~Love, Mommy and Daddy 

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