3 Years: 20 Questions

Other than starting with a pacifier in my mouth, I'm all grown up in this video interview. I'm three now, after all.

Love and big girl questions, 

Aiyana Eden

Cupcakes Galore

Every time Mommy asked me what kind of birthday I wanted, all I said was "cupcakes." And when she asked me what color, I said "black." So that's exactly what I got. We were all sugared up from the Halloween festivities the day before, but there was more celebrating to be done. We invited thirty of my closest friends, who ventured out on a messy, rainy Saturday, for some even messier cupcake decorating fun.

We had all morning to get ready for the party and Zadia and I were big helpers.

 I had been persistently asking to wear this purple party dress for months, but Mommy made me save it for a special occasion. You might actually remember it from Zadia's 3rd birthday party.

The kids decorated banana and chocolate cupcakes, and Mommy's sundae-inspired mini-cupcakes were a hit with the grown-ups.

I got a little shy when it was time to sing "Happy Birthday," but I definitely wasn't bashful when it came to digging in. I had so many toppings on my cupcake that I needed a fork to pick it up, and a bib to keep it off my pretty dress.

I'm sure the Mommies and Daddies were thrilled with their kids' sugar intake that day. (You're welcome.)

We managed to get in a few family shots, all in which I'm wearing five pairs of socks. But hey, at least they matched my dress!

I had so much fun celebrating with my favorite people. The cupcakes were delicious, the company was entertaining, and the presents? Well, they were pretty fantastic too!

                                                                               

Mommy sure knows how to throw a party. But she says to please remind her next year not to do it back-back-to-back with Halloween!!!

Love and the sweetest celebrations,

Aiyana Eden

It's Aiyana-ween!

Three years ago today, I woke up at 6am, painted my toenails pink and took a leisurely shower. I had no idea that four short hours later, I would give birth to the sweetest Halloween treat ever.

Happy 3rd Birthday little pumpkin. I am so deeply in love with you.

Love and Halloween blessings

Mommy

Moments Worth Capturing

We're enjoying our weekly routines and laid back weekends. Here's a little glimpse of what we've been up to.

Just being silly.

Waiting for the bus, in style.

Painting the Statue of Liberty.

Movie date with Mommy.

First hot cocoa of the season.

Adorable in braids.

New pre-K friends.

Little Miss Attitude.

Old friends from Tiny Human Academy.

Aiyana and Aisley.

Aiyana's new friend from school.

Harley's birthday party

Love and everyday moments and friendships worth capturing,

Zadia and Aiyana

24 Hours in East Hampton

Nana is selling her beloved East Hampton house, so we figured we had to squeeze in at least one more visit. It's a special place for Mommy and Daddy, and they have over seventeen years of history there together. Aiyana and I are glad we had a chance to create some wonderful memories in a place with such family significance. 

Just hangin' around.

Free popcorn on Main Street.
 

The house.

Welcome to Rosemarie's Lane.

Glassman great-children.

Dreesen's donuts and ice cream.

Mint chip for both of us.
 

The ocean in Autumn in amazing.

Pants optional.

Seventeen years at this beach.

Jellyfish and paw prints.

Sand slide!

Family love.

Love and footprints in the cool sand,

Zadia Love