Happy 3rd Birthday Rilyn!!

Yesterday was Rilyn's 3rd Birthday and it was a day filled with mixed emotions. First off, I can't believe it has been three years since we first had Rilyn. Time sure has passed quickly and we have been truly blessed with having her in our lives. We never knew what true love was until we had Rilyn, it is unconditional and so intense it makes you want to cry when you think of how much you love that one person. Don't get me wrong, Jeff is the love of my life, but loving your child is such a different and amazing love. Anyways, Rilyn is such a happy and social little girl. Our only challenge with her these days is her independent spirit, she wants to do EVERYTHING by herself. I can't tell you how often she tells us to "please leave me alone" or "no, let me do that". Rilyn is such a great big sister, she loves her little NiNi so much! I am so thankful for Rilyn, her health and the smiles and laughter she brings to us each day. I hope 3 is her best year yet! Happy Birthday Pumpkin, we love you SO much.....

To make Rilyn's birthday special I decided to follow Christina's lead in taking Rilyn for her 1st pedicure. It was hilarious, as you can tell by her face, she was very confused/concerned at what was going on at first. As she got a little more comfortable she began chatting with the lady giving her toes "a bath". Thankfully, the lady gave Rilyn some chips to keep her occupied and keep her from moving while my pedicure was finishing up. Her toes turned out very cute, just what she wanted, pink toes with flowers on them.

I think she is starting to enjoy this..........

The finished project.....beautiful!

Last night, once Dada got home, Rilyn informed him that she had been patient all day and thought it was time she could open up her presents. Jeff thought she was ready for her first t-ball set, and I really couldn't tell who was having a better time at bat, her or Jeff. :) All in all, I think she had a good birthday. She will get to celebrate once again when we head to Cali next week with both families. What a lucky girl!