Monday, February 23, 2009

My 3 year old princess!

Claire had a geat birthday. Cory had a free nights stay at a hotel so we decided to have a pool party at the hotel because Claire loves swimming. Claire also loves hotels, so it all worked out good.

As soon as we got in the room she was ready to party. Here she is jumping on the bed waiting for everyone to show up. Lauren thought it was pretty funny and kept laughing.

Everyone arrives and we wait for Cory to show up with the pizza.



Mom worked hard on the cake and suprisingly hid it from Claire until we sang happy birthday at the hotel. Claire thought it was pretty cool.


She definetly had a princess party. The gift bags, wrapping paper, and most the toys just happend to be princess themed.

After cake and presents, we headed down to the pool. We got lucky to have the whole pool to ourselves. Claire had fun. Wait a second, is that Michael Phelps in the background of the top right picture with Cory holding Lauren? Lets get a closer look...



I just have to smile at this one.

Even with all the fun, there were still some tears.
"Its my party, I can cry if I want to!"

9 comments:

Em and Ms said...

Happy Birthday Claire! What a great idea for a party. That sounds so nice right now. And I LOVE those pictures of her crying at the end. So funny, and yet so cute.

The Kneese's said...

I can't believe you have two kids! You're going to have to tell me how it was at the beginning because I am totally scared to have another one! Your little girlys are so beautiful! I can't believe how much hair Claire has, last time I saw her she had only peach fuzz!

Molly and Jay said...

Happy Birthday Claire! Her cake is so cute (great job!)! She is a beautiful little (or I really should say big) three-year old

Rach and Clark said...

what a fun party! I didn't know Michael Phelps wore glasses and looked 45! HA! Fun pics!

Mark and Emily said...

Wow, that cake is really awesome, lucky girl! Sounds like everyone was having fun, happy bday Claire!

Kelsey said...

Great job on the cake Ash! What a fun idea to go to a hotel & swim! Happy Birthday Claire Bear!

Meagan said...

she is so adorable!!! looked like it was a great birthday!

Riggs Familia said...

SO CUTE!
Love the cake.
Yeah...michael phelps in 40 years..!
Happy Birthday Princess

Keith and April said...

Your girls are too cute. I love the pictures of Claire crying. I don't know why but it's funny when it's not your own kid. It sounds like she had a great birthday!