Celebrating THREE

Princess Sofia and her royal... magician.

One of my favourite sibling photos. :)

When we had Amanda, Wayne had just turned three and now, even this baby girl has turned three. How I love this little girl - a little overweight, but no less princessy. Our little sunshine, she is always so full of emotions. Both the up and down. She laughs hard but also fights hard (which Wayne would know). She says the funniest things, sings and dances like there is no tomorrow and adores her big brother. She has indeed filled our lives with much joy. And as I always say, she, our baby girl, is really the completing puzzle in our little family jigsaw of four.

Last night, it was just mommy and Amanda at home and we were sitting side by side in the kitchen, mommy reading my book and Amanda having her supper of milk and biscuits. We chatted in between, she giggling and flashing her cheeky smile at anything and everything, ever so playful. I realised how much I enjoyed being with her, just listening to her and looking at that face. I really can't ask for more. Sometimes I wish we didn't have to be so busy, rushing through the day.. every single day. How we need to constantly remind ourselves to slow down and just enjoy such moments together. Before we know it, another year would have passed and Amanda would be four.

Meanwhile, at her cutest.. our little princess at THREE. Happy third birthday, my sweetest!

Theme for the party, chosen by her, was Sofia the First. 

For the the birthday feast, we decided to have seafood from Melben instead of the Western we usually opt for. We toyed with the idea of having the party at an external venue, but after much thought, we still felt home would be more comfortable for everyone, and it would give flexibility for all to arrive at a time convenient for them. Grace, nainai and grandma further contributed to the spread with the mouth-watering dishes they whipped out. Thank you very much!

Wayne on the other hand, took care of the entertainment aspect of the party, stealing the limelight with his debut magic show, after round and rounds of training by his guru who was none other than his daddy dearest. Haha. Thank you audience for so very kindly making him feel like the most superb magician in the world that night. At least, I am assured he has a career should he fail in his studies in future.

Cake cutting got our birthday girl happy, smiling and eagerly awaiting to savour her chocolate cake. Actually it was the cream she was after, she literally cried for more! Oh those calories... you have enough our dearest girl! I love how she looked in her Sofia dress and tiara, vanity is truly part of her genes!

As usual, she was blessed by all around her. Thank you to all of you - for the presents, for being part of the celebration, and most of all for loving our little birthday girl the way you do!