Three years old

Our Clara-bean is three!  She is a delight and a fireball - such a joyful smile and laugh, and such a fierce determination to keep up with her older brother.  She lives life at full speed: running, jumping, talking, laughing, playing.... everything she does is wholehearted and enthusiastic.  Except for when she doesn't want to :)  Super athletic, super playful, super sweet!  We love you, Clara!

Moments from her little party.  She chose an elephant-themed party, and she had just two sets of friends she wanted, along with family - our best buds the Grosses and the Wests.

 We painted a mural outside, with the brushes strapped onto our wrists - our "trunks."

 And then we tried to open and eat peanuts with our sock-hand "trunks." Kind of hilarious.

All the kiddos together for one group shot!

 One happy mama with two happy kiddos.

 Mark holding the youngest guest at the party, sweet Ellie!

 Excited for her cake,

 and for presents.

 Oh yes, and Ezra was there, too :)  Sweet boy handled all the excitement well.

Happy birthday, Clara!