Tay's THREE!!!

And, it has happened.

The THING I said would never happen...the thing that goes a little like this...

"By the time the third one comes, you get so behind on life that there are not as many pics and/or her scrapbook never gets done." 

So, as I sit here waiting for my hair (which has been neglected itself since November) appointment, I'm going to right my wrong and get my third cutie's birthday  covered...

And, Miss Tay!!! I DO NOT want you thinking that I've "forgotten" about you because that would NEVER happen. But, it's true...I posted about Trey's 8th birthday before your 3rd birthday, even though your birthday happened first!!! Agh! 

I love you munchkin...please don't take the timing personal!!! 

And, for the record...we all celebrated your birthday THREE times because you're so darn sweet!! 

First stop was Maw-Maw Cindy & Papa Steve's for your Pink & Purple Party...

Then we were off to Great-Grandfather's to see the Meier Crew...

Finally, after a sweet visit full of celebrating & barbershop listening, we headed home & celebrated again...

Dear Tay-Tay,

You have to be the sweetest little three year old on this planet!! You're happy, laid-back and miss independent. You are talking up a storm, using big words, and love to end your sentences with "actually." It's the cutest thing EVER!! You were an absolute breeze to potty train and haven't had a single accident since you said good-bye to diapers. You love to help put away dishes & snuggle with Ellie (the blue elephant) and Ty's bunny baby blankie. You LOVE blueberries & string cheese and almost never turn down an opportunity to color. You have really been into Peppa Pig lately and the rest of us get a kick out of listening to you belly laugh at Peppa's little piggy brother, George. You just think he's the funniest!!! You love bath time & playing dress up, especially with your sis. And, fact is you are the best at playing with your dolls and fairies and getting caught up in your own little imaginary world. You really are, by far, the least needy toddler out of all three. Your little blonde locks are getting so long that it's hard for me to remember that you really didn't have any hair until you were almost two! Jumping in puddles is your favorite and you could swing on the swing set all day. You give the most precious kisses on the cheek with those sweet little lips of yours & say, "Wake me up in the early morning," every single night after books, tuck up, and hugs & kisses time. In fact, I can't remember the last time I went to bed without hearing that out of you. You, without a doubt, light up our world, and want you to always know how special you are!! We wish you a very happy 4th year and are so excited to continue to watch you learn and grow!!!

Love you BUNCHES & BUNCHES, Peanut!!! Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

XXX's & OOO's

-Mommy

CONGRATS, Little Sis....

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Thanks for letting us share in your special day and here's to a bright and beautiful future!!! This past weekend, Ty and I road tripped it down to StL for a short, little visit to celebrate with Aunt Calie. We were all ready to cheer her on as she made that walk triumphantly across the graduation stage....

 

YOU DID IT!!!

 

 

And...with this last walk across the stage, the Meier kids are all officially done with undergrad studies. I have a feeling the last one to graduate is also going to be the first one to get her Master's.

 

Waiting to move that tassel...

 

Stopping for a quick photo op....

 

Celebration lunch with the gang...

 

And, a little preview of what this cutie is going to look like in about 17 years from now!

 

Way to go, Calie!!! All your hard work has paid off and I couldn't be more proud of you!!!

BIRTHDAY GIRL!

It's official....my baby girl is ONE!!! I cannot BELIEVE that Miss Taylen has already been part of our family for 365 days. Time has absolutely FLOWN....it seems like just yesterday I was heading out for a 3 mile walk to bring on the labor and delivery of this little peanut.....amazing how going from contractions to first birthday celebrations can happen in the BLINK OF AN EYE!

We headed down to StL last weekend to see a ton of family. G-father was having his annual St. Patty's Day barbershop sing and Nana and Aaron were up for a visit as well. With everyone heading in the same direction, we decided to "double-dip" in on the mini family reunion and celebrate Tay's big day as well. We were able to cram in 12 hours of car riding, park playing, present opening, cake eating, barbershop listening, puppy petting, and story telling into 48 hours and LOVED every second....

Family is the BEST and there's nothing like a weekend full of love and laughter. It was so great to catch up with everyone and so fun watching my kiddos love on just about everyone...(Taylen did most of her "loving" from my hip...she was such a cute little cling-on!!!)

So, thanks to everyone who made the trip and THANKS, Mom and Dad, Steve, Donna, Grandma Jean, and Grandfather for hosting us, making the visit PERFECT, and creating such special memories for Little Miss Taylen Jae!!!

The Weites posing by Tay's birthday poster.....

Eyeing the perfect spot to start digging in....just a taste at a time....

Reaching for Daddy!!!

She definitely wanted NOTHING to do with her birthday hat....silly girl!

Checking out the peanut gallery :)

What in there?!?!?!

The kiddos hangin' on the swing....getting silly! Guess who?!?! 

Who doesn't love a head first slide?!?

Can I just enjoy the playground, Mom?!?!

Just slidin'....

Trey and Uncle Aaron....LOVE this!

Tay was just chillin' in the swing....checking out all the crazy, playground kiddos!!!

LOVIN' the St. Patty's Day get-up! Who's ready to P-A-R-T-Y?!?!

Ty and Great Grandma Jean...putting on her fun, light up bracelet!

Tay and Aunt Calie....

Grandfather and his crew....GREAT job, guys!!!

The whole clan! What a fun time!

Nana, Maw-Maw Cindy, and the gang!

Enjoying and little corn beef and cabbage....

"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to....."

Big Sis to the RESCUE! Tastes so yummy!!!

Not quite sure what to think....

Perfect....

I still can't believe she's ONE!

Pretty girl...

Pretty Girl x's TWO! (Ty doesn't care that it's supposed to be Tay's present, and Tay doesn't care if Ty has fun with it....hope they always share like this ;)

What a FANTASTIC visit and a PERFECT way to spend a random March weekend!!!