Nayeli's 3rd Birthday

Nayeli turned three a few weekends ago. We decided to keep her birthday low key and not stress over doing anything too elaborate. It ended up being a really great and fun weekend.

Her birthday fell on a Saturday, but since Ben had to go camping with the scouts on Friday night and he wanted to make her breakfast in bed, we decided to celebrate it over two days. Saturday morning the grocery store near our home had an Easter celebration so we met our friends the Clarks there. There was a mini petting zoo and cookie decorating, as well as the "Easter Bunny" aka some guy dressed up in a really creepy bunny costume. Nayeli wouldn't go near him, but she loved the cookie decorating.

 It was her birthday- the sugar coma was inevitable :)

The Clarks then invited us to their house for lunch so we ate there and Nayeli got to jump on the trampoline (her favorite). After awhile Ben called to say that he was on his way home so we went to meet him. He took some time with Nayeli before they both crashed on the couch for a nap.

 This is exactly how she fell asleep. The girl loves her sippie.

 I eventually took it so that she could sleep a little more comfortably.

That evening I had to go to the General Women's broadcast so Ben took the kids. They went to a park and played, then went to the local arcade to play some games. On the way they stopped at Jamba Juice and Nayeli got to pick an "ice cream". She had a great time on her special "date with Da-da".

 Ben got these pictures taken in a booth at the arcade specifically for me because I LOVE booth photos. The one on the top is my favorite.

Sunday morning Ben woke up to make her breakfast in bed (it was the tradition in his family growing up). Everything he made was pink- her favorite color. She thought that was so fun.

In the afternoon after church we finally let her open gifts. She has been asking for a dog or cat for a really long time but since that is not feasible right now, we decided to go with a fish. She was thrilled. Bingo.

 She named the fish "Sally". 

 Opening gifts

 She also asks for a pink sucker every time we go to the grocery store. I attached one to her gifts.

That night, we invited a few family friends over for cake and ice cream. When I asked her what kind of cake she wanted this year, she said a "pink Minnie cake". She even picked the kind of frosting she wanted at the grocery store, then we put dollar store figurines on top. Easiest cake I've ever decorated.

 I love Teddy's face. He's so mad he can't get to the cake.

Our friends the Goughs came for dinner and then the Clarks and Pops and Anita joined us for dessert. We sang Happy Birthday to her and she was so pleased. Then we had pink cake and pink ice cream (of course). We told our friends not to worry about bringing gifts but Anita gave Nayeli a really cute Minnie doll. The night was a hit and it was very little effort on my part. Perfect.

Lastly, I thought I would do an interview with Nayeli. All answers are in her words exactly.

Nayeli's 3rd Birthday Interview

1. What is your favorite color? Pink
2. What is your favorite toy? My Minnie doll
3. What is your favorite animal? Doggie
4. What is your favorite food? Quesadilla
5. What is your favorite treat? Gum
6. What is your favorite thing to do with Dad? Hiking
7. What is your favorite thing to do with Mom? Play tigers
8. What is your favorite thing to do with our family? Play lions
9. What is your favorite TV show? Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Paw Patrol
10. Who is your best friend? Momma
11. What is mom's job? Be with me, play with me
12. What is dad's job? Play with me too.
13. What is your favorite song? Let it go
14. What is your favorite movie? Let it go (Frozen)
15. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Blow bubbles
16. What is your favorite outfit / thing to wear? The Minnie one
17. What is your favorite holiday? Valentine’s
18. What do you want to be when you grow up? Be a birthday cake

Anything else you want to say?
Yeah, um.... play.

There you have it folks. She is the cutest and best and we sure love her.