Birthday Girl

When I started planning Mara's 3rd birthday party, I asked her what kind of birthday cake she wanted.  "Horse cake!" she excitedly shouted.  No idea where that came from.  Not her favorite animal.  Never rode one.  Doesn't own cowgirl boots or a hat.  Hmm.  I waited another week, asked again, and got the same answer.  Waited another week and still the same answer.  So....

Grab your boots and hats, this cowgirl is turning 3!  Saddle up and trot this way.  It's a birthday party for Mara.

 

 

 

 authentic decorations with Grandma J and Uncle L's rodeo pictures and trophies

 

 

 

 

extra cowboy and cowgirl attire for the guests who forget to wear theirs

 

 

 

And the guests arrived.....

Great Grandma D and J

Aunt K, Uncle T, Great Grandma K, cousin H and cousin A

Grandpa A, Grandma J, Uncle J, Aunt A, and Cousin L (a bit grumpy)

(still a bit grumpy)

Great Grandma P and Great Grandpa M

Aunt K and Cousins S, E and S

Aunt K and Grandma D double teamed the cake and it was delicious and just perfect, of course!

Micah thought it was his birthday cake.

 

 

Great Grandma D and J got Mara a little dog that moves and barks. 

It was quite a hit with all the kids!

 

My little cowboy.  Can you imagine his Daddy in this outfit?  He once was!

 

 

Dinner menu:

Chuck Wagon Pulled Pork, Buckaroo Baked Beans, Country Cole Slaw, Cowboy Chips, Cowgirl Carrots, Picket Line Pineapple, Sheriff's Strawberries, Giddy Up Grapes, and S'More Pops.

 

 

 

Grandma D and Grandpa G's grand kids (minus Micah who was sleeping)

Grandma J even busted out her buckle!

We are very blessed to have such wonderful family who helped us celebrate Mara's 3rd birthday.  The reality of my baby being 3 hasn't really hit yet.  I still have a few days to prepare!