In ten short weeks Viv will no longer be the baby. Being several years younger than Jacob and Sophie, she is catered to and cared for by everybody in the family. I might even admit she is a little spoiled and tends to get away with a bit more than the older two. But they don’t care because they baby her too and will often defend her coming to her protection when she’s in trouble. So what will life be like for Vivian when she is no longer the baby? Only time will tell but my guess is she’s ready to grow up and be a big sister too.
No, it is not a St. Patrick's celebration, it's Vivi's birthday and she LOVES green. So we went all out.
Viv loves her dollys, so my Mom quilted and embroidered her a sweet little blanket. Don't you just love the homemade gifts you can cherish forever? Thanks Grammy.
And the gift we've all been waiting for. We thought about the pink and purple Barbie jeep, but why when you can have John Deere green?
I had the camera on my girl the entire party so unless you were next to her, you didn't make it in a picture. Here's a peek at my nephew Jadon trying to assemble the wagon on the tractor. Other party guests were Aunt Jessica, Aunt Mary, Grandma and Grandpa Carel.
Look at her go. We will have to pry her off this thing at the end of each day.
Yes, her eyes do look a little glassy here. I think she's all partied out and ready for a nap. But not before her scrumptious, green, dolly cake. I made this same cake for Sophie's 2nd birthday, but of course not in green. She was my pink girl.
We love you Vivian! Happy Birthday!
Vivian Ruth Carel,
Happy 3rd birthday my sweet.You would think after having gone through this two times before with your brother and sister that the newness would subside, but it doesn’t.Watching you grow day by day, week by week is a stunning and majestic reminder that despite the circumstances of the day, all is well.I have heard it said that having a child is like having a piece of your heart taken from you and put on the outside to run and play.I am warmed by your joy and your smile. Your vivacious spirit spreads colors like a prism to all who are near.It will probably be a year or two before you are able to understand these words I write to you, so I will tell you a secret.Your smile melts your father’s heart. Telling you no is formidable and nearly impossible at times.Your three years has brought happiness and wonderment to our family. Thank you. One of my favorite things to do with you is to sing before bedtime.Your favorite song, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, will forever remind me of you.You, along with your brother, sister and mother are my bright Northern star which guide me through the perils of life.Happy Birthday.
