Clare's 3rd birthday party

But first, a couple more shots from her official birthday.
She loves this digital camera from Aunt Rachele and T.
Thanks, you guys!

Playing the tiny drum set for her dollhouse.

There was a whole lotta Hello Kitty going on in our house late Friday night.

And a ton of balloons crammed into my car Saturday morning.

Feeling sad because I wouldn't let her have a cupcake
before the party. (Note the special "Meow" bow,
ordered especially for her party. It didn't last long.)

Waiting for her guests to arrive.

Pinning the bow on Hello Kitty.

Yes, Clare was the only girl at her party!

She kept attempting to blow out the candles while
everyone sang "Happy Birthday."
Xander tried his best to stop her.

When Jade's balloon accidentally escaped as they left,
a new fun game was born. Clare and Michael let a couple of balloons
off, on purpose, just to watch them fly away.

Crashed out -- sideways -- after a very fun day.