Kyla has really become a princess in this last year. Her 3rd birthday party was a princess party. She wore the dress she got from Grandpa Ernie and choose her own 'my little ponies'. she loved her princess colour wonder book and got princess toys as well. Auntie Lisa also found a beautiful pink princess dress for her. Her girly side has really begun to shine through with 'Barbies', 'my little ponies' and 'littlest pet shop'. We had invited our small group and family but it turned out mostly family. We were so blessed to have Grandma Joan here for the first time for one of kyla's birthdays. Uncle Ernie and Claire also came which was so much fun for kyla. Claire and kyla met the last time we went to vancouver and even though they are a year apart they hit it off like two best friends. It was so fun to have them here for hte weekend. Also funny about that is our lack of bedroom space. We used or tent trailer as our spare room and it worked great. Now we can have guests anytime (spring to fall) and have space for them. I think for next time Grandma comes we'll have to find a way for a tv to be in there for her. Birthday's are so important to me to celebrate the individual life of a person. A card or a phone call is all that really matters and yet growing up I loved having parties too. Why do we put so much pressure on the party itself? I think I have realized lately that since my love language is quality time I love the party celebration, especially with lots of people. Word of affirmation is the middle which means gifts are my bottom rank and therefore harder to give out. What has been interesting is how to learn to love in a different love language. Feeling ok about the gifts even though it's not the reason for the party. Interesting enough Ray's birthday is only 2 days before kyla's and yet his got a bit overlooked this year. That might be the case in our family having 2 birthdays in March and 2 birthdays in August.
