austin's 3rd birthday party!

i love love love party planning.  i have it all laid out, and purchased, with everything organized in my mind (and on paper) of how it should all go.  but when the last hour approaches, i panic.  :)  i am SO incredibly thankful for my friends that helped me pull this off!!  you know who you are!!

our theme this year was "minnie's bowtique." i picked pink polka dots and zebra print for the main colors. austin wanted a bowtique, with bows for the girls, and bowties for the boys. gotta love her style. :) here is jet modeling a snazzy bowtie. :)

we had the party at the park, which was austin's choice when i let her choose between park and home. it turned out to be the smartest thing ever.

i love this photo of the adults playing. :)

she sang happy birthday to herself as we all did. i wish i had it on video. it was so cute. i was thankful that i was holding her so that i could hear her.

austin and her cake. this is the best photo that i have. i'm sure my mom has a better one.

sweet friends...

the whole sha-bang...

bennett was sporting a super cute red chevron bowtie to match his mickey mouse shirt. :)

tired already... :)

presents!

austin's dress for this year was made by she she made. they also made her alice dress last year.

gotta love her friends for helping her out. :)

sweet family! happy birthday austi bug!!