Where has my baby gone?

Instead if a baby, I now have a smart, strong willed, compassionate, snuggly, gorgeous three year old! Time has gone by way too quickly. Cannot believe that three years ago we were in the hospital, taking in the realization that we were parents and it was up to us to care for this little miracle! I think we've done alright so far! 

This year has been a big year for Miss Augusta. She became a big sister--watching her interact with Calla, with such love, passion, and protectiveness has been nothing short of amazing. You're also now completely potty trained--even through the night! Way to go big girl! (Hope you're not too embarrassed now!) 

You went from speaking in shorter sentences and being not completely intelligible, to being able to carry on conversations with totally strangers and have them understand you. You're vocabulary is huge! You never cease to amaze me with the words and expressions you use (even if they aren't always used correctly!) I sometimes wonder where you learned the things you say--I guess it's true that you're just a little sponge and you're soaking up everything! 

Here are done of your favorites as you turn three...

Food: chicken nuggets and Mac & cheese

Drink:cranapple juice & chocolate milk

Candy: M&Ms

Books:Search & Find Series, Where's Spot, The Very Hungry Catepillar, and Peek-a-Baby

TV show: Team Umizoomi, Sofia the First, Lalaloopsy, & Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Toys: Lalaloopsy dolls

Animals: Gorillas and Fish

Colors: Pink and Purple

Friends: Maddie, Turner, & Emma Claire

Restaurant: Chick-Fil-A

Desert food:Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chocolate Milkshakes 

Movies: Frozen & Despicable Me (1&2)

Song: "Let it Go" & "Floatin' Bubble Song"

Things you dislike--your family being separated. It causes you slight anxiety when we (Me, Dada, you, and Calla) are not all together. Your parents going to work--trust us, it's not our favorite either! Almost all foods--you are so picky and have an extremely hypersensitive gag reflex. You'll just look at food and gag--like last week you gagged at the sight of your Dad's biscuit! Sharing--you still haven't completely mastered this, but Calla is helping you learn. Not getting your way--think it just comes with the toddler territory, but you do not like to be told no. Waiting your turn--again, part of being a toddler but you're not very patient--you really don't like waiting in line or being told not to interrupt. 

You really love: your family! And we absolutely thank God for this everyday. We hope you always love us this way; in a way that there's no one else you'd rather be with. It's so fierce and so amazing--the same way we love you girls. Spinning--this is your dancing. And it's pretty much your favorite thing to do. You will literally spin for five minutes or more without stopping--don't know where you got that balance from but it's incredible. Snuggling--you are a cuddle monster and love to cuddle up and watch TV and most nights need a snugglebuddy to fall asleep. Being with friends--you are starting to be a little social thing. You love playing with your friends and going to your classes (church and tumble) to see them. You especially love the times you get to play with your cousin! 

On your actual birthday, you had an awesome day--you had sprinkle pancakes for breakfast. You helped by pouring on your own sprinkles. Aunt Lys and Uncle Brad were also down to help celebrate. Then you headed to church and got to see your friends in children's Bible time. Next Mims made you a big lunch and even had cupcakes and ice cream with sprinkles for dessert. We had a great afternoon nap and ended the night watching Frozen! 

At her 3 year check up, she was 39 1/2 inches tall and weighed in at 34 pounds. She is in the 94th percentile for height--she definitely didn't get that from her mommy! Her weight was around the 76th percentile, which is awesome! Her bp was great, she was so still whole the cuff squeezed her arm. And she did awesome with her finger prick--only whining, no tears. We ended the appointment with our perfect bill of health and a purple sucker! 

Augusta Kate--you have grown into an amazing little three year old. I am blown away by your independence. I love all your confidence, and your strong willed nature (even though it tests me at times). You make your daddy and I want to be better people, and to do better for you girls. You two are our inspiration. God blessed us so greatly by choosing us to parent you. We cannot wait to see what great things your future holds--though hoping like it won't feel like it's coming too quickly. We love you, our first born baby girl! 

Just a few shots from this past year--I could so keep posting pics, but I don't need to make this the longest post ever! We love you, Goo!