Taylor Turns Three!!

I can't believe how fast Taylor is growing up! I swear I have cleaned out her closet 4 times in the last 6 months (the most recent purging is still sitting in the rocking chair waiting to be boxed up) because it seems like everything is too short every time we put something on her!

We had a little party with a couple of friends for her on Saturday. They went sledding down the mound of snow in our front yard (.... for like 5 minutes before they were done...) then they came in, had hot chocolate, played with some toys, decorated cupcakes, opened presents and then their moms picked them up. It was pretty much perfect.

Then Adam and Taylor and I went and "painted" the snow, using colored water and squirt botttles and she thought that was pretty cool. Grandma and Grandpa Bench came up Saturday night and Taylor was surprised and excited to show them everything from her blanket to her toys to her bathtub. We went to dinner and had a good time. Sunday after church Grandma and Taylor got to decorate cookies and then she opened her presents.

Monday morning (her birthday) Grandma and Grandpa had to leave to go home but we had a good weekend with them. When she woke up we asked her how old she was and she thought about it and said... "Hmm... I think 5. And I am all grown up now cause I ate my vegetables and had a good rest last night and now I can drive the car."

Mom and Dad picked Taylor up for lunch at Burger King on Monday, and she thought that was pretty cool. Then the Halls came over for birthday dinner and dessert. She got lots of phone calls and gifts from everyone and I'm pretty sure she had an awesome birthday. Her dad made her a doll house for her Cinderella Barbie she wanted and mom made some furniture for her doll house. It needs more furniture in a MAJOR way, but we will get there :)

Overall, our little Taylor is a good girl and we love her lots. She is spunky and fun and is SO excited to be a big sister she can't stand it. I asked her some questions and these are the answers I got:

What is your favorite food: Ramen noodles
What is your favorite color: Pink
What is your favorite song: ABC's
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer: Jump on the trampoline
What is your favorite thing to do in the winter: I don't like the winter it is here too long time, huh?
How old are you: 5 (really 3)
What does Dad do for work: He works at his work
What does Mom do for work: Works by dad at her work
What do you want to be when you grow up: A big sister!

Thanks for being my buddy, Taylor girl! We love you lots, you little runt!