Happy Pre-Birthday, Dink!

We celebrated our Dink's (Mya's) birthday a little early this weekend with Matt's family. Because we have 3 weddings to attend in September, it was nearly impossible to find an open weekend in which we could celebrate. We opted for this weekend over the last weekend in September, thinking we could make it a birthday/pool party. Nature had a different plan, and gave us a fall-like day. Regardless of the breezy, cool weather, the day was actually pretty pleasant. Although, who knew we would be wearing our fall jackets in August?

We had over 30 family members at the party! It was a big group! Mya was on top of her game... entertaining and shmoozing them all. Luckily, she took 2, 2 hour naps so she was ready to party! Matt, Grandma Diane, and I worked all morning cooking and cleaning to get ready for the guests. Mya even helped a bit, too!

Playing with the papertowel roll kept Mya busy while Mommy cleaned the bathroom.

The invitations to Mya's ladybug party!

The favors for the guests were chocolate ladybug suckers. I made these out of 2 different types of chocolate. They were SUPER cute...if I may say so myself!

The table is set with favors, appetizers, and Mya's 3 month Snapfish Photobooks

I made a timeline of Mya's "monthly pics." It was fun to see how much she's grown!

Auntie Amy and Quentin are ready to party!

Mya in her birthday dress. I am bummed I didn't get a better shot of the dress. Maybe a reinactment will be necessary!

Matt's AWESOME ribs! He made 7 racks and they were gone in minutes!

Q and Mya enjoying their dinner! They are too cute together!

Mya in her birthday hat. She wasn't so sure of it!

Mya's birthday cake.

Mommy helping Mya make a wish and blow out her candle. Matt and I confessed to eachother later that this part of the day made both of us a little teary-eyed. Our baby is growing so fast!

Mya wasn't sure about her cupcake.
She wanted Momma to try it firs so she fed me a bite. These were actually egg-free cupcakes. They were yummy and tasted just like "regular" cupcakes!

She finally dug in! It's hard to see, but she has pink frosting all over her face.

Mya with her Daddy! She ate some of the cupcake and threw the rest on the floor!
Mommy and Mya opening her birthday gifts. She sat with me the entire time and looked at each card and gift. She is very thankful for her family coming to celebrate with her and for all of her great gifts! THANKS EVERYONE!!!