Look How Far We've Come: Happy 3rd Birthday Laina Nicole!

When I put Laina to bed last night I told her when she woke up she should say "Mommy & Daddy, I'm Three" and sure enough, that is what we awoke to at 8am today. We brought Laina her first two birthday presents to open in her room, stuffed Minnie and Mickey Mouse dolls. This morning we're taking her out to breakfast at a place that makes pancakes in the shape of Mickey Mouse. Pretty cool.

After presents Joe reflected on all the "firsts" Laina has experienced while being age 2. They include: first plane ride, first roller coaster ride, first hotel trip, first time bowling, first time playing mini golf, first trip to the ER (not a great memory!), first time jumping into a swimming pool, first time spending the night away from Mommy & Daddy, first time riding a big girl bike and a slew of other great things.

Here is a slide show of Laina's first three years. When you have five million pictures of your little girl it sure is hard to pick your top 50.

Happy 3rd Birthday sweet Laina. You make the world a sweeter place to be.