Matthew turns Three!

Matthew was very pleased to have his first real birthday party with friends. I picked out two, and one sibling came along with, so three extra kids was a nice manageable number.

Matthew had talked for a month about his pink and purple birthday cake. Since his heart was so set on it (though he seemed to think it would come as a present wrapped up) I called up a skilled friend, and she helped me bake a cake and whip up the icing. We ran out of time so I decorated it myself-using her equipment.

He sang "Happy Birthday to Matthew" very beautifully, even if Melanie and the other Mom's smiled/smirked at him.

Present opening even went smoothly. Often times three year olds aren't good with the concept-especially since most gifts are just looked at at first, and the ones that come out completely are open to attack from guests and siblings alike.

Matthew was spoiled! (And we all enjoyed spoiling him!)