Today is Rachel's 3rd birthday. We can't believe our little girl is turning 3. We started off by going out to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner last night. We went to dinner with some friends that are moving back home. Arrangements were made for Rachel and I to get sung to. Rachel didn't quite know what to think about all the singing and clapping, but she enjoyed the free dessert! :) We definitely have a tradition with Hard Rock Cafe and birthdays. 
This morning after having blueberry muffins for breakfast (thanks Mom!) we gave Rachel one of her first presents. Her uncle Jeff got her scooter. She has figured it out pretty good and enjoys riding it around the house. 
We then decided to head to a local public indoor swimming pool. It was our first time there, but we really enjoyed it. Audrey slept for a good 45 minutes in her car seat, so we were able to have some fun with just Rachel. I think her favorite part was when the waves would start - she enjoyed riding the waves with her daddy. Audrey joined us in the water for about 30 minutes after her nap. It was Audrey's first swim and she enjoyed it. 
After lunch and naps Rachel was busy, busy busy. She got lots of phone calls and she was actually really good about talking on the phone. Rachel was able to open her present from Papa and Grandma Michaelson while they were watching on Skype. She had fun talking on Skype with them, but once the present was open she had a one-track mind. 
After one of Rachel's favorite things for dinner - rice and meatballs - she opened up the rest of her presents. She was definitely spoiled and was excited about each and every one of her presents. 
We then had one of Rachel's friends over for cake and ice cream. Rachel had a pink heart-shaped cake, which she picked out herself. And for a Dutch cake, it was actually pretty good. For some reason Rachel was a bit shy about blowing out her candles, so she blew out 2 and I had to blow out the 3rd.
This morning after having blueberry muffins for breakfast (thanks Mom!) we gave Rachel one of her first presents. Her uncle Jeff got her scooter. She has figured it out pretty good and enjoys riding it around the house. 
We then decided to head to a local public indoor swimming pool. It was our first time there, but we really enjoyed it. Audrey slept for a good 45 minutes in her car seat, so we were able to have some fun with just Rachel. I think her favorite part was when the waves would start - she enjoyed riding the waves with her daddy. Audrey joined us in the water for about 30 minutes after her nap. It was Audrey's first swim and she enjoyed it. After lunch and naps Rachel was busy, busy busy. She got lots of phone calls and she was actually really good about talking on the phone. Rachel was able to open her present from Papa and Grandma Michaelson while they were watching on Skype. She had fun talking on Skype with them, but once the present was open she had a one-track mind. After one of Rachel's favorite things for dinner - rice and meatballs - she opened up the rest of her presents. She was definitely spoiled and was excited about each and every one of her presents. We then had one of Rachel's friends over for cake and ice cream. Rachel had a pink heart-shaped cake, which she picked out herself. And for a Dutch cake, it was actually pretty good. For some reason Rachel was a bit shy about blowing out her candles, so she blew out 2 and I had to blow out the 3rd.
Rachel was definitely spoiled on her special day. She says thank you for all the presents, cards, and phone calls. From here on out, there's no turning back. Rachel definitely understands what a birthday is all about and is already looking forward to her 4th! :)
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That's my kind of birthday!
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