payton's 3rd birthday

All at once during the news, I saw Payton run past my bedroom window, the big one that overlooks the front yard.   Then Kirsten went by.

I was happy.

Surprise!  She was here with cupcakes and dog treats to celebrate Payton's third birthday.

There you go, Pay-pay, happy birthday girl.

She looks a little nervous here, a bit confused.

 But curiosity won.

And then there was a nibble.

Tim ate that cupcake.

Just kidding.  She gave it to the birthday pet.

Fun and silly and wonderful, a waiting for spring kind of evening.

A few pictures from yesterday--This is Maria trying to cook with a dog underfoot.  She always parks herself either in front of the cupboard with the pans, or else in front of the fridge.

And this little girl just makes me happy.  She's three now and talks a lot so we ask her questions so we can hear the answers.

And this?  No idea, but it made me laugh a little.  That's MY foot, in my bedroom and a basketball, of all things?  Who even took this picture?  No idea what the meaning of it is.

In other news, the Leprechauns came to visit yesterday.  They did their usual--messy room, candy, mean note.

This year's note said we are the biggest family they know and also the stupidest. 

Wow.

I heard they also stopped by with insults at Heidi's house, and John's, and Dan's and insulted those grandchildren.    Alicia had a little video of their guys picking up candy and throwing in a bowl, and the little one said, "Blasted Leprechauns!"    Oh my goodness.

This has been a great week in so many ways, just wonderful, and it's only half over.

March?  You sweet thing--glad you're here.  

Payton?   Your enthusiasm and silliness makes us all smile.  love, Grandma