Fairy Dust.

I’m not sure it’s possible, but somehow in the blink of an eye, my little Sweet Pea Lucia turned three …. how is that even REMOTELY possible? {slow down time, please} I still remember the SECOND she was placed in my arms in the hospital for the first time. I was SO happy to have another girl! And she is so different than all her sisters …. sweet and sassy, definitely – or perhaps that’s just the terrible twos with a few months extension … ๐Ÿ˜‰

One of my favorite times with Lucia is Friday nights. The bigger girls go to the Awana program here in town, Lovelyn sleeps (or at least is supposed to sleep) and Lucia and I get to have mommy-Lucia time. We watch movies together and cuddle up in bed together. It’s fantastic. Having a big family means you have to find that time to spend one on one and it’s not always easy. I feel guilty leaving one girl out if I take another with me on a date, often times they want to do things together and not be separated or sometimes, it’s just not feasible to spend a lot of one on one time if it’s been a busy week. It’s something I want to work on this yearย  – having one on one time with each girl. All to myself.

We celebrated Lucia’s third birthday with a Tinkerbell party …. it was SO much fun (if you live in the Orangeville/Geulph/Waterloo area, you MUST check out Kricket n’ Crew – she is amazing as Tinkerbell!!)

The girls made Pixie Dust ….

The girls were enthralled!

Lucia loved her fairy wings … ๐Ÿ™‚

Happy birthday, Lucia! My life would not be complete without you!! xo

January 19, 2011 - 1:26 pm

Amanda What magical memories, Gillian. Your girls will cherish them forever! <3

January 18, 2011 - 11:15 am

Heather Those party photos were soo magical!! Your little girl was beautifully spoiled and the photos will be a gorgeous memory to hold forever!!

January 13, 2011 - 10:19 am

Miranda Nothing short of magical!!! To create all these memories for your girls is such a wonderful gift Gillian! You are the best mommy!!!

January 12, 2011 - 11:16 pm

Rose:) MAGICAL BLISS!!!!!!

January 12, 2011 - 11:06 pm

Jennifer Gilbert That’s so sweet! I love the picture of the girls listening so intently to Tinkerbell.

January 12, 2011 - 9:43 pm

Brenda (Gillian’s Mom) WOW!! Gillian, how will you ever top THIS party??? You are an amazing woman!! xo

January 12, 2011 - 1:20 pm

domestic extraordinaire looks like a fantastic birthday party. I love the shot of Lucia getting her face painted (and she did such a good job with it!!)

Happy Belated birthday Lucia!!

January 12, 2011 - 9:51 am

Catherine Happy Birthday Lucia! Sure looks like an amazing party! One on one time is so precious, you’re right!

January 12, 2011 - 2:30 am

Sierramagic Wow, now that is an amazing party! I just stumbled across your blog and fist let me say your photos alone are so beautiful. The party it’s self looks like the most fun time ever for a Mom and her girl.
How did you come up with the great party idea? I hope if I have a daughter I will be able to think up great party’s like this.