Happy Halloween & Happy 3rd Birthday!

Natalie opened her eyes this morning and the first thing out of her mouth was, "Am I 8 now?"

What is it with being 8? I can't even believe she's 3 already!

It was a wonderful, busy, crazy day. I swear Natalie is talking more like a big kid today and less like a toddler. And yes...she talked...and talked...after a day full of playgroup candy (Halloween party), birthday cake, and Halloween candy. Sugar, sugar, sugar...talk, talk, talk.

The birthday cake was a hit! It is a Barbie princess cake, with a real doll in the middle, and cake for her skirt. Natalie and Liam were both fascinated. NO, don't even ask if I made it. I can't even make a plain sheet cake right, so this was far, far out of my league. I know my limits.

The surprise of the night may be that Natalie was NOT a princess for Halloween. She was an adorable kitty cat. I was quite happy about that, as I figure we have many years of princesses ahead of us. Liam made a good Star Wars Clonetrooper, but of course (as usual) would not wear his helmet except to pose for a picture.

There were so many kids in the neighborhood tonight - I think we must have dished out about 50 lbs of candy. It was crazy, I tell you.