Three Year Stats

Height: 3 ft. 3 1/2 in. tall (84%)
Weight: 36 lbs (82%)
Loves: soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, baseballs, pretty much any kind of ball, swords, his Thor hammer, any kind of gun, and sticks;
Loves to climb, run, jump, swim, wrestle (especially with daddy), tackle (especially Walker), dig for worms in the dirt, fight bad guys, ride his bike around the pond, 'mow' the back yard, look for and capture moths, play tickle monster with mommy, paint, chew gum, ask everyone he knows for more gum, eat anything with sugar in it, creep into mommy and daddy's room every night and snuggle with mommy, go to McDonalds, go to any park, but especially the 'blue' park (Eastborough), use the bathroom outside, especially at parks, play at his friend's homes (Owen and Jackson), and of course, his big sister.

A happy little working song

Botanica Bliss

London's class took a field trip to Botanica last week, and as the pictures show, London had an amazing time.

Love these little girls. Pure. Sweetness.

Singing and dancing in the playhouse.

She felt right at home.

London working very industriously alongside the boys.

They were, and I quote, "digging a hole to build a house."

 Overseeing the work.

This looks more familiar.

No words.

Changed my mind.

So. Darn. Cute.

I have a feeling that Noble's obsession with super heroes is not going to be short-lived based on my observations of five year old boys, and thirty year old ones for that matter. :)

She loved getting to help water the sunflower and make it grow.

Spring Program 2012

It's nice to have a strong man around

When you need a giant hole dug and just for general yard maintenance.

I guarantee that there are no pictures of London striking this pose.... I love my strong boys (both big and small).

I luv you so much...

I miss you so much mama...

I luv you so much mama...

I cry when you leave mama...

You come back and I so happy mama...

Mama......I just luv you soooo much.

Just a few of mommy's favorite Noble phrases.

If your wondering if I'm easily manipulated by this little charmer, the answer is, how could I not be?

Three

As in my baby boy is officially three. Or it could be that this post should have been divided between three posts....it's that long. If there is one thing this family will never be accused of, it won't be that we don't know how to celebrate.

What do we do when we (as in I) decide to forgo the official friend party?

1. Take a mini vacation (with friends of course)

2. Have two separate celebrations with family, that don't count as parties b/c I was not responsible for one detail of either one.

3. Have a day completely devoted to Noble on his actual birthday, lest he feel gypped.

Taking off on our weekend away. Owen and Noble are just gearin' up for all the fun they're going to have at Great Wolf Lodge.
This one slept the night before....no preparatory nap needed.
Started out with the small slides... and then quickly moved on to the big 'uns. Unfortunately I dropped the ball and did not get pictures of both my children fearlessly taking on the huge tube slides. But I will forever remember it. :)
And in case anyone doesn't know how incredibly dorky I am, this picture proves it. Noble looks completely unimpressed with my swimming technique and pre-pool prep talk.

Looks like they're having fun....we were all incredibly grateful for the 'hot tub' pool, which was not really hot, but perfect for keeping my babies from shivering to death in between slide runs.
My precious family.....


Chillaxin' in the pool....
Next stop, party at Honey, Papa and Elizabeth's house.
London loves her Aunt Stephanie!

Followed the next morning with breakfast at Cattlemens with Nana, Grandpa, KK, and Caleb...


And then party numero dos at Nana and Granpa's house.





Now we are to Noble's actual birthday, which starts off with the tradition of going to breakfast with dad.

Very early.


This boy LOVES riding in the truck.

Bring on the birthday!
After riding in the truck, Noble's other obsession would be hot cocoa. And whipped cream. He had two that morning.
Is that an eye roll? This makes my heart hurt a little.
That's more like it. Keep up the "huh what's going?" look. It makes mommy feel like you still need me-which you do. ;)
And finally....

the big present.
He's only been asking for a bike for about 8 months.

Yes, he's trying to hug the bike.

He LOVES that bike. We only ride it around the pond two times a day.

Thank you for adding so much joy, laughter, fun and love to our family little man; our family just wouldn't be the same without you!