Violet's birthday started Saturday with a happy girl waking up with the full awareness that she was now THREE years old.
She opened her gifts from me, Stace and Cora; all were Calico Critters, the line of sweet miniature animal toys (called Sylvanian Families in England, as they used to be called here).
Cora and Violet have been very interested in Calico Critters for the last couple of months, which we think is just great. They're cute, quiet toys that provide for lots of imaginative play (when they're sharing nicely).
On Sunday morning, Violet was excited to move up into the 3-year-old class at church. Sadly, there were no more doughnut holes left when the service was over, leading to a very 2-year-old-like tantrum from Violet Mae. Stace and I have seen signs from Violet recently that make us think 3 will be a lot harder than 0, 1 and 2 have been. But that's another post!
Also Sunday, Violet celebrated her birthday with Nan, Pop, Dean, Jenny and Euan via the computer. On the right you can see the Calico Critter treehouse Nan and Pop sent over, which was a huge hit. So was the ice cream van, a gift from Dean and Jenny. Thanks!
Violet's new birthday toys have provided lots of fun for Cora and her friends, too. In fact, Cora was more excited to open the rest of Violet's presents than Violet. Here, Cora, Violet and Sophia are playing with a new play-doh doggy toy. Cora also really got a kick out of giving Violet presents and handmade cards and pictures. She wrapped up some trinkets, including a "jewel," which Violet opened with delight. It was adorable to watch.
2 comments:
So glad you liked our presents Violet,it was lovely to see you open them with Cora helping ,wish we could have been there in person. love you lots, a big kiss for you and Cora from Nan and Pop xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I love calico critters!!!! I called them Maple Town when I was a kid.
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