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Last week we went up to visit my sister, Dawnette, for a few hours. The main reason for the trip was to wish Talea a very happy birthday. Birthday number 3. Audrey was super excited. One of her new favorite things is the concept of the birthday. She loves them! I think it's because she's only recently started to grasp what it actually is. Audrey's second birthday was fun but you could tell she wasn't really sure what a birthday meant or why we were doing all these fun things (like presents, cake and ice cream, etc). Luke's first birthday was in July and that was the first birthday she really got excited about. She was happy to be a part of all of the activities and she knew why we were having them - "it's Yuke's burfday!" And she's been able to remember the concept - for instance, whenever she sees or plays with one of the toys that we got for his birthday, she always, without fail, says, "Yuke's happy burfday."

So, when I told her it was Talea's birthday she was really excited. When I told her we'd be going to see Talea and give her a present for her birthday, she peed her pants.


Not literally.


I think.


At least, not that I know of.

We left the early afternoon for Talea's house and when we got there we visited and then the girls wanted to go outside and swing on the tire swing. Audrey patiently waiting her turn while Talea swings:

Then it was Audrey's turn:

Then Luke seemed interested...

but he bailed before Adam could even try to get him settled.


I love that Audrey and Talea are each the other's favorite person. They are so cute together and they really do well with each other - playing and having fun.

After we took a few pictures, Audrey wanted to see the results:

(Oh, and Talea had gone to Dawnette to approve of the pictures that she had taken too!)

One of the gifts that Audrey brought for Talea was (what else?) a Disney Princess barbie doll - the Belle edition. Belle is Talea's favorite. Cinderella is Audrey's favorite. We brought Audrey's doll with us so they could play together after Talea opened hers.

(the perils of having more than one person taking pictures at the same time - this time I can't blame it on Audrey's favorite avoid the camera game!)

And play they did. We were only there for a few short hours but it was great to be there to help Talea celebrate her birthday number 3.

We love you, Talea! We can't wait for the next excuse to come visit!