SECOND: Please forgive the lack of blogposts. I now remember why there are never any posts in December on my blog: December tips the scales from crazy to total insanity in my little world. I go from normal life right back into a crazed survival mode. Nothing says Christmas like this kind of chaos, right? I am praying that Jesus will prepare my heart and help me to rest! ALSO, in a moment of total insanity, I agreed to do host a booth at a local craft show last weekend selling my embroidered dish towels, bibs (Birthday and Christmas) and some of the wreaths I love making . . . we had a great, great time, but I did nothing but sew last week. Laundry? No. Cook? Unh-uh. Clean? Are you kidding? Do I have Christmas gifts? I think NOT. Blog? NOPE. Am I glad I did it? Absolutely. But, this week is even crazier than the last . . . so, here we are . . . bear with me as we catch on up!
THIRD: In my head, I had written this lovely blog post about my children and how I adore them and what I love about them, but as I sit here, I am so tired I can hardly think. So, for today, pictures are all I’ve got! And, with that: Onto the Birthday!}
My babies are THREE and I really cannot even believe it. They are just so big. I know that however old they are seems “SO BIG” to me every single time . . . but, it is true. I imagine this is how it is with your first one two, in my case! So, for their big day, we wanted to do something low-key so we joined Cousin Charlie’s November Birthday Celebration and had a big family party!
Aunt Katie was the hostess with the mostest, and my job was to provide the cakes . . . I made the boys’ cakes, and they helped me make Charlie’s cake!
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Chips and Oreos on top
Banana Cake with Oreos on top
Pumpkin Spice cake with chocolate shavings on top (and gluten free at that!)
The lighting wasn't great, but here is our digger line-up!
Despite my two phone calls and me stalking the firemen who were eating in the mall food court, I still couldn’t get anyone to come to the boys’ party with a truck. But, guess who did? Sugie! That Sugie marched her cute little self over to the fire station and knocked on their door . . . and wouldn’t you know that we surprised the boys as a massive fire truck backed down Aunt Katie’s street for some toddler birthday fun!
Birthday Boy Hudson
Birthday Boy William {Unkie was there for it all—what a special day!}
Birthday Boy Charlie!
I love W’s little smirk in this one!
We had been to a firetruck party this fall, so my boys new the routine and were reservedly thrilled!
I attempted a birthday trio picture, but I wasn’t having great luck getting the tot-sized firemen to look my way!
Of course Little Miss came to the party, and she had a great ole time with Miss Ashhhhhh {please note the chub in this sweet girls’ legs—her tights really bring out those rolls!}
I was with Hudson for most of the firetruck exploration, and it was so fun to watch him figure everything out . . .
Our tiny little family party hosted a brood of our cousins!
Don’t tell him, but we’re considering having a fire truck come for Bumpa’s next birthday, too!
. . . and, we know what we’re getting Aunt Valerie for Christmas! I mean, who doesn’t like to play dress-up?
Our best attempt at a family shot: Could the boys be any more excited? ha ha!
Watching the boys dig into their cakes was a highlight for me!
Who needs a fork when you have TEN different fingers?
Oh, my big ole boy!
The diggers were a HUGE hit. And, upon our arrival back home, Daddy removed the batteries from these loud lovely little toys.
For their special day, Daddy and I took them to see a movie! They made it through the WHOLE thing—it was impressive!
Then, we had their favorite meal: hot dogs and potato chips at Sugie and Bumpa’s house! There was a very cute gift-giver there handing out prizes . . .
There was cake to be had by all . . . and that was a good thing, because William was very insistent upon having cake on his actual birthday!
Uncle Bretty did his best to break through the Zoolander Trap and feed Sissy!
And, I just love these!
Hey, Blue Eyes!
And, some big boy birthday snuggles with their Nana! Look at these big ole boys!
The Happiest of Birthdays to you, my tiny, big loves! Your Daddy and your MiMi adore you, boys! What three wonderful, wild, and very full years we’ve had! We love each one of you dearly. From the giggles to the wiggles to your stinky little toes. I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE THREE.
Happy Third Birthday, My LOVES!
