Thursday, May 19, 2011

Birthday Girl & Adoption Day...

Today was Maya's 3rd birthday AND the 2nd anniversary of the day we signed her adoption papers in China.  We chose to keep this day to ourselves, celebrating it quietly, as a family... the way it began. 

The day started with Maya waking up to her special basket waiting for her on the dining room table, stuffed full of toys, craft supplies and even a few snacks.  She wore her Minnie Mouse tiara from Gramma & Grampa while she carefully took each item out of the basket and asked 'What's this?!'  There were presents on the table as well but time didn't allow us to open them.  We'll be doing a little bit each day so we can stretch out the pleasure.  Pictures, height & weight, more pictures, oogling over presents and getting ready for work & daycare filled our morning. 

Daycare had a birthday party for Maya and she got to be the centre of attention (for as long as 10 3-year-olds can hold their attention).  The evening was spent playing, going out for olive & mushroom pizza (Maya's choice) and finishing it off with some Gelato (Daddy's choice).  Boy, did Maya like the Gelato!!!  Who needs cake?!

Maya's birthday celebration will be spread out over the next 2 weeks as we're taking her to Whistler this weekend, she's getting her birthday present from us next week and we're having her birthday swimming & pizza party next weekend.  Besides, it'll take her that long to eat all of her special treats...

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