Princess Bi has turned 3...

OK, OK, I know I'm behind on this - Bi's birthday was weeks, no months, ago!  I know I'm behind on everything after my NZ trip, but her birthday was the day before I left and I just haven't had a chance.

This year, Bi decided that she wanted nothing more than a pink party and that's exactly what she got.   Bi was beyond excited when we got there to share her special day with her...

 The pink theme meant butterflies and flowers...

 And lots of really pretty, girly things...

 Of course there was plenty of pretty sugar and spice too...

 And beautiful butterfly biscuits - Jo always goes to so much trouble to make her kids parties extra special...

 Barbi Mariposa was there too - she was such fun for the kids, doing make-up and face-painting, as well as a little magic and story-telling...

 Bi was enthralled...

 And she's always loved having a little make-up done...

 Such a pretty girl!

  This is one of my favourite pictures of the day...

 Jake's a bit beyond it and Mariposa certainly isn't his thing, but he did try his best to make Bi's party fun for her.  He even took part in blowing the fairy dust...

 Bi showing me her fairy dust...

 I took some snaps without my flash, which are always gentler, but more tricky at a party indoors with a bunch of busy kids...

 Mariposa played some games outside with the kids too - they were blessed with such a perfect day...

 Bi's cake was a gorgeous pink butterfly, made by her very clever mommy too...

 And Bi was thrilled...

 A little kiss from her daddy, while we sang to our special girl...

 A big puff to blow out her candles...

 And then it was time for Mariposa to head back to fairyland...

 This photo of Bi and her mommy has made me smile a thousand times - just love that little happy face...

 Bi's got gorgeous eyes and she's really started to enjoy having her picture taken.  She's got the most amazing expressions and pulls the funniest faces sometimes.  She loves to see pictures of herself now too...

 And she wouldn't really fit in to this family if she didn't like behaving a bit like a clown sometimes...

 This is my absolute favourite photo from her party... she just looks so happy with life.  So carefree...

 Rylee came to the party too.  Bi loves being able to hold him on her own, she takes it very seriously...

 Of course the best part about having a birthday is opening all your presents...

Bi, I love the amazing, beautiful, funny, crazy little girl you've grown to be.  I love hearing you singing the new songs you've learned at school and I love listening to you chattering away.  I love that you're so carefree and yet so strong-willed (don't try telling her that it's 4 degrees outside and that the sleeveless fairy dress she wants to wear with beach tongs is not appropriate)!  I love that you're a tom boy when you want to be, but can also be the softest, gentlest little girl when you need to be.  I love your beautiful blue eyes and your big, big smile.  Most of all, I love sharing my birthday with you!!

Lots of love,

Sue XXX