Happy 3rd Birthday Alyssa

Alot has been going on here. Lots of good stuff. Alyssa celebrated her 3rd birthday, yesterday. Yes, she is a St. Patty's Day baby. My little Chinese-Italian Leprechaun. I really went back and forth about having a birthday party for her. In the end, I planned a rather small birthday party at My Gym. I know the owner and he is very aware of Alyssa's personality and I knew he would be respectful of my wishes for Alyssa to have a special, non-stressful day. I felt a little badly that I didn't invite some of my friend's children who a bit older, but I kept it limited to the younger crowd LOL so it would be lower key. Well, as low key as you can get with a bunch of little girls (and one handsome boy) running around a gym.

We arrived about 15 minutes early so that Alyssa could go check out the equipment before the other children arrived. All I have to say is that she DID UNBELIEVABLY. She participated in circle time, tried every activity and piece of equipment that they put out, and even sat on the little sled that they pull her around on for the "Birthday Parade." I was SO HAPPY that she had so much fun. She also celebrated at her school on her actual birthday (3/17) and enjoyed that too. Isn't it great that the EVERYONE gets so excited and parties on her birthday LOL. They even had a huge parade in NYC in her honor. LOL. She will love having her birthday on St. Patrick's day as she get older, I am sure. :-)

I have tons of pictures. Last week we also had our last Chinese New Year celebration with FCC (Families with Children from China). The girls had fun, although it was an "off" day for Alyssa.

I have TONS of pictures, but I am having trouble with my laptop reading the memory cards. I will download pics soon.

We have a lot to look forward to. Easter is next week and Emily's FIFTH Family day falls on Easter Sunday this year. We have a long weekend and we are all looking forward to an always fun get together with some friends on Friday in Connecticut. Then we have another WEEK off from work/school in April....and then a week later....we are off to DISNEY!!! I think I am more excited than the girls. This all means that school will be over before you know it. I am only working two days a week this summer, so I am REALLY looking forward to the end of the school year.

Check back for pictures soon.......