Perfectly Pink Party

Let the party begin!! It was our "perfectly pink party" for Anja's 3rd party. Everyone received pink invitations in the mail with instructions to dress the part. It was her "best day ever" she told us.
Jensen and Nadia getting in a quick birthday kiss. Anja picked out her pink sweater and pink tutu last week. It was killing her to wait a week to wear it!

Pink shirt and my "Fancy Nancy"pink boa.. because everything looks fancier with a fluffy pink boa.

Even Rich humored Anja and put on a pink t-shirt for the occasion. In this picture, she has just seen him and is laughing saying, "daddy's don't wear pink."

Uncle Scott is getting into the mood with pink, pink and pink feathers. He's a good sport, too.

Grandpa had his second knee replacement just five days before so he was limited on his wardrobe selection. He was a good sport and donned a crown and curly pink ribbons on his crutches.

Grandma and Jensen dressed the part..

Anja asked for a DS like her brothers. Mom and dad compromised and got a Leapfrog2 system. It was a hit. Especially because it was pink and purple.

The best present of all (and one we are using even as I write) is the new princess sleeping bag from grandma and grandpa Coombs. Grandma wore pink, too!

Anja requested a pink cake with purple pock-a-dots. This mother delivered! Thanks to a very talented professional cake decorator and close friend.. visit her blog http://www.dawnscakes.blogspot.com/

It was time to sing.. Happy Birthday, baby!

***Mom Notes! Read Only If You Dare***

It's been three years. Really, it's been four since Anja became part of my life. It hasn't always been easy. Just today I would have sold all three to the lowest bidder. She brings so much to my life. It's like having a little shadow following me around all the time. Anja is all girl and loves princesses and high heels. She loves lipstick (chap stick), pink finger nails and dancing. She giggles on demand and wants you to rub her tummy while she falls asleep. Anja worries about other's tears and if Lexy, the dog, is happy. She cries when Bambie's mom doesn't come home and wants to know why Pinocchio didn't have any parents when he was born. She can name Star Wars characters and can play a mean drum set to Lego Rock Band. Shoes are to be coveted and if it has pink or glitter, it's a must! I see the best of both Rich and me in her. I see a reflection of my happiness and frustration in her continence. I see joy. I see a miracle that someone knew I needed and would never think twice about once I had.