Today we had family over to celebrate Brooke's 3rd birthday. Brooke only had one request - a Dora cake. I thought it would be an easy feat, but it turns out there are only so many different Dora cakes you can get. She had one last year, and most of the stores only had that same one. I had to call four different stores until I found one that had the right pieces/toy in stock to make an alternative Dora cake. Honestly, she wouldn't have minded a cake repeat. I was the one who just couldnt get my kid the same cake two years in a row. I'm hoping we are out of the Dora phase by her 4th Birthday, or else I'm gonna have to get really creative in the cake department ;)
As for the party, Brooke got some great presents. While Mom & Dad were happy that both Grandmas got her some cool clothes, the disappointment on Brooke's face was more than obvious. She received a lot of books, the one thing she can never get enough of. Uncle Tim and Aunt Jackie made her day with a remote-controlled Barbie convertible - a hit with both Brooke and Ryan!
Brooke made a wish and blew out her candles, but wasn't too pleased with all of the attention that was placed on her. Luckily, all was forgotten as she ate the frosting off of her piece of cake.
