Celebrating Three

Dear Anna,

This past week you turned three years old.

That smile in the photo above says it all.

Here's a bit about you right now:

You love tomatoes.

You love barbies - specifically Disney princess Barbies.

You love dressing up like the princesses.

You love pink & purple and sparkles and lipstick and nail polish.

You love your parents, cousins, aunts & uncles, Grandmas & Grandpas and Katie and Kim and Emma.

You love your brother, big time.

You love to sing, songs you've heard and songs you make up.

You love your school and your teacher reports that you are a little ray of sunshine.

You love chicken noodle soup (especially the noodles).

You still love apple juice best, with lemonade a close second.

You love your ballet & tap class.

And we love you so, so much.

Love Mom

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  1. libby gordon says…
    02/13/2012

    What a sweet post! enjoy your girl!

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  2. Susan Ringler says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday beautiful Anna girl!

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  3. Deb J says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Anna!! She is such a cutie. It's seems like just yesterday that you told us you were pregnant and here she's 3. Time sure flies.

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  4. Tona says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Anna!
    She's had such a great smile ever since she was a baby.

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  5. Roni Hunt says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday, Anna!!!! and to momma too!

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  6. Melissa Szalai says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Miss Anna, And happy belated birthday to Simon. The three of you make my day.

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  7. rhonda says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy 3rd Birthday sweet Anna!

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  8. Kimmie says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy 3rd Birthday, Anna! <3

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  9. Christine says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Anna!!!
    Sending you birthday wishes from Washington.
    My niece celebrated her third birthday yesterday so I showed her that cute instragram of Anna with her cake.
    Ali, I can't believe how time has flown by. Anna is growing up so fast. I just love how you are documenting the here and now because we quickly forget if we don't record.

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  10. marilyn says…
    02/13/2012

    so precious, ali. i joined the celebration from my heart. i did not think you would mind. said a little prayer for you and yours. count the happies!! xoxo

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  11. young c says…
    02/13/2012

    Great pic! and Happy Birthday to Anna! :)

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  12. michele h. says…
    02/13/2012

    love her smile! happy birthday to sweet, sweet Anna:)

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  13. sharon says…
    02/13/2012

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANNA,

    the picture are amazing...the sweetness just ripples from hr smile and the twinkle in your eyes!

    You grow so quickly our Mia will be three also in few months....I wish we could make time stand still a little longer ....hugs and blessings

    Sharon Creative Escape Phoenix AZ

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  14. Liz says…
    02/13/2012

    Yah Anna! Here's to three. We love you too.

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  15. Verona H says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday to "our" little Anna,:) I love the pictures of her today. Time is going by so quickly from this viewpoint in TX. You have two wonderful children to give purpose and meaning to your life each day. We are so glad they share you with us, and you share them in pictures I've learned so much from you, (except can't get the digital part!) Have a blessed day.

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  16. Chris says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday, Anna!

    Ali, I adore the last photo of the two of you. SO special!

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  17. Shannon D says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Anna! It is so much fun being 3!

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  18. carriep says…
    02/13/2012

    what a cutie, thanks for sharing both of your children with us! Happy Birthday Anna!

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  19. Gladysdavid says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy birthday Anna!

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  20. Ruth G says…
    02/13/2012

    Super sweet! I love the picture of Anna on your lap with the cake! Happy birthday to Anna and many, many more!

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  21. Mallory says…
    02/13/2012

    She is the cutest thing! Happy birthday sweet Anna girl! May you never stop smiling. :)

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  22. Brooke says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy Birthday Anna! 3 is an awesome age.

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  23. Kate burroughs says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy birthday Anna- hope you had a fun day!
    Aloha, Kate

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  24. joanne smith says…
    02/13/2012

    happy birthday anna!! :)

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  25. Gypsy Chaos says…
    02/13/2012

    Happy birthday, little ray of sunshine.
    Congratulations, Mom. Those smiles say it all: you are doing a wonderful job!

    Ali, your journaling is so simple yet so heartfelt. Thank you for sharing your world with the world.

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