Zoe is three!

Celebrations began last night with a family dinner of Zoe's choice - turkey kielbasa, beans and rice - followed by pink birthday cake with white frosting and polka dot sprinkles,

and lots of presents,

including some kickin' Cowboy boots from Mimi,

a beautiful ballerina jewelry box from Baba and Nana,

and a Super Hero kit from Unca Stu complete with cape, mask, instructions, headquarters sign and Zuper Z power pills.

and Zuper Z was born!

Yiayia called in the middle of the festivities and
asked if she liked her scooter.
She said "I didn't get my scooter yet, so...."
Wow! It was what she wanted most of all.
Thanks Yiayia!

The rest of the evening was spent burning off the sugar calories
by "flying" around the living room (with her boots on)and trying to keep the baby away from the scooter.

Presents from PopPop and MorMor were opened earlier in the week, because, well, we just couldn't wait. And her marvelous Tinkerbell doll from Grandaddio. Thank you!

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QUEEN FOR A DAY!

All day at school today Zoe was made much of,
she got to wear a special birthday hat

and choose the story, and sit in the special chair. After circle time when it was time for snack, Zoe got to send everyone by tapping one at a time. The kids then had to jump up and say "Happy Birthday, Zoe!" then wash their hands and go to table.

And then she got to make a wish and eat cupcakes with her big Sis by her side.

When I picked her up from school today, she was positively beaming and strutting like a rock star. This is much different from the bashful two year old that cried when too many people looked at her, let alone sang to her, last year.

However as enjoyable as her birthday was so far, she says she's still two because "there are no decorations." Apparently, in her eyes, she doesn't officially turn three until we get balloons and streamers and have a party in her honor. And that's not happening until Sunday...more celebrations to come!