I said that we would not do “the princess thing.”  I did not want my daughter growing up with a “princess complex,” and developing a “royal attitude.” Well, on Saturday, I ate my words.  Why? Because, a little girl named Hannah turned 3-years-old.  She has fallen in love with all things Cinderella, so it just seemed an appropriate theme.  And, really, …

Hannah turned 3 today!  We had a great mother-daughter day together, and then finished it off with a family birthday clebration.    In the morning, Hannah got to wear a special “birthday” outfit (a “Birthday Girl” t-shirt, and matching hair clips with fun, curly ribbons)…All of her other gifts were saved until after dinner… She helped me bake cupcakes, for her family party tonight, …

Happy Birthday little girl!  I started to say “baby girl,” but that is no longer the case.  You are definitely not a baby anymore…This year has been full of changes for you!  We have watched you grow from a sweet, curious little toddler into a caring, helpful, polite, outgoing, friendly, beautiful (well, that part hasn’t changed!) little girl.  Just a …