Jolene is three!

Jolene's birthday was this past Monday. Boy oh boy :-) This I think was one of the most anticipated birthdays ever. The main reason had to do with the fact that when she turned three she could begin taking ballet lessons.

Wednesday we went to ballet, we waist no time.

This past Friday, we had the playgroup over to help us celebrate Jolene's day. We played "pass the parcel" and had a good time playing, eating , and talking.

Monday morning, Jolene's real b-day, Brandon made everyone pancakes even though he still had to pull a ten hour day. Jolene and Adele very much enjoyed the special treat.
I decided that it would be fun for Jolene to open a few presents at each meal.

Breakfast: Dorthy the Dinosaur dress-up tail

Lunch: Cinderella doll and felt pieces

Dinner: A new bike

I think she enjoyed the anticipation of each meal.

For dinner Josh, Sarah, Eleni, and Oscar came over to help us celebrate.


This Saturday we are having all the church friends over for another b-day party. In retrospect it probably would have been easier to have the party last Saturday, but thats ok. I really don't think Jolene minds drawing it out over a week.

Here are some pics from all the celebrations. Click on the photo to go to the Kodak slideshow.









P.S. Adele is finally walking! She is funny though. If we are at someone's house, no walking for at least 15-20 minutes. If people are at our house, no walking for about 15-20 minutes.