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The weather could not have been more cooperative for our gathering for Courtland’s Third Birthday. We had both sets of grandparents, my sister, out of town friends from childhood and college, and two friends that live in town and their families over for the celebration. It was an afternoon spent lounging on the lawn of Cartwheel Farm, eating food and enjoying the company of some of my favorite humans on Earth. James and our girls camped out in a tent in our backyard, as our house was bustling with overnight guests. I’m still coming down from the high of having so many people I love altogether to celebrate our second born. It was also tremendously fun to get our growing broods of children together. So heartwarming to see everyone’s beautiful families.

^^Courtland woke up from her nap just as people were arriving. Like her mother and big sister, she was slow to warm up post-sleep. Sunny did her best to cheer her up for a few pre-party photos in their frilly dresses.^^

^^Auntie Kimmy won their hearts and attention with bubble wands. Then Courtland spilled the entire bottle down the front of her dress and turned herself into a frothy, bubbly mess. This was the beginning of her dress’s decline. By the end of the day, she had completely shredded the tulle and had berry stains all down the front. It was fun while it lasted, Momar! Girl sure knows how to show a party who’s boss.^^

^^There were so very many delicious babies in attendance, and so, there was so very much baby snuggling. Doda, in particular, got his baby fix.^^

^^There was present opening…^

^^There was singing of Happy Birthday, and blowing of candles, and consumption of berry-covered Angel Food Cake…^^

^There was swinging on swings and giving friends a hand swinging on swings…^^

^^There was enjoyment of new presents…^^

^^And, lastly, there were hilarious attempts at capturing all of the pint-sized guests together. So much chub. So much cute. I can only hope that they attempt to recreate this series in 20 years.^^