My baby girl is three. I cannot believe it! Yesterday, May 5 {Cinco De Mayo} my girl had a birthday. Where did all the time go? It seems like just yesterday she was a baby and somehow, over night, she grew up on me! Where did this little girl come from?

We had Brandon’s parents, my mom and our good friends the Kings over for a little impromptu birthday party on Friday night. Brandon’s grandma was in town for the week, so we were so happy to have her join us! It was such a nice and relaxing little get together. Beware…picture overload, but I just can’t help it. My little girl is too darling for words.

She was so excited about her cake…with Chicago Peace roses on top from our garden. My Evelyn rose hasn’t bloomed yet.

And the cake is Coconut Cake from the Bon Appettit magazine almost 20 years ago. Don’t worry, I will give out the recipe this Food Friday, so come back. It is seriously the best cake ever. No joke. If you follow me on Instagram {evystree} you know how much I struggled with NOT eating this cake. ha.

Evy was so happy to have her friends over. We love the King kids! Jake was having a rough afternoon {no nap day, ugh}. Apparently dressing up like Captain American makes it somewhat better

Getting some ninja tips from Uncle Chad

Grandpa showed up just before the cake and Evy was so excited. She adores her “PeePaw” as she calls him.

Being sung to….

Blowing out the candles. She was pretty good and got them all!

How did I get such a beautiful girl? I mean just look at her! GORGEOUS!

The Kings gave her a dress up princess outfit which was such a hoot to see her put on. She sincerely thought she was the queen.

and kept making everyone kiss her ring! ha

Brandon, Jake and I gave Evy a bike. She is always so upset when she see Jake riding his, so we thought we’d get her one to start practicing on. We found an adorable Barbie one pretty close to her size at Target, along with a helmet and all the protective gear. Brandon took Evy to the other room and dressed her up in all the gear and then told her to wait with her hands open and her eyes shut. It was so darling to see her excitedly do this!

Grandpa wheeled in the bike. Her look was one of shock, excitement and awe! She loved it!!

Brandon wanted to get a 4 generation photo, but Evy was not cooperating. ha. The is the best we got!

On Saturday, my parents came by for dinner and brought Evy her gift, the refrigerator that goes with her toy kitchen set!

Happy birthday beautiful girl! I love and adore you so much and I’m so very glad you are mine! Here’s to another wonderful year together!

xoxo

Evy’s first birthday HERE, her second birthday HERE.

oh PS….to celebrate our birthdays, we’re having a little sale and party favor fun! The first 30 purchases will receive a package of these darling hair ties from The Tye. We LOVE these!!

Also, everyone will get free shipping in the shop all week long!