Cate turns 3 years old!

At some point Cate turned three.  It just happened one day. Out of the blue.  We threw together a small party for family friends the Monday after Labor Day.  The Monday when we had come home from Iowa at 12:30am.  We considered canceling but Andrew informed me we didn't drive through the night to cancel the party. So we had a party.  

Generally when Cate's friends come over for a play date I throw some Schwann's chicken fries and tater tots in the oven.  I couldn't figure out what to feed the guest for lunch with little time to prepare. I decided tater tots and chicken fries was a winning decision.  The problem was that I didn't have enough of each item.  I texted the only Schwann's man's phone number in my phone hoping it was still our current salesman.  He responded fairly quickly and told me he isn't my current salesman but he was a manager and could get ahold of my salesman.  I had tater tots and chicken fries delivered to my house within forty five minutes of my initial text.  Talk about service.  It was a huge relief.  

We had push-ups and ice cream sandwiches for our cake and ice cream.  

Cate didn't have to make any decisions between ice cream sandwiches and push-ups. The birthday girl ate both.  And loved it.  Of all the children she has the biggest sweet tooth.  

Will and his buddy, Owen. Owen is in kindergarten.  When asked Will lists him in his line up of BFF's.

A little bit of the chaos. 

Aunt Janany sends a small gift for the two kids whose birthday it is not to ensure they aren't sad or feel left out. They got some new shades and a boat load of candy.

She sent the same thing to Cate too. I don't know why I didn't get a picture of Miss M.  

Aunt Jessie sent a baby Ergo so Cate can wear her babies around and still have her hands free for all important chores...like destroying my house.

At some point she lost her pants but it didn't stop her from keeping her baby from being worn or opening the rest of her presents.

She needs to work on proper care for a baby.  

At some point we celebrated my birthday.  We went to our friends house, had a delicious meal, the kids entertained each other, and there were more balloons than I have probably ever received cumulatively in my life.  Every day is a good day.