Derek Turns 3

Today was the little man's 3rd birthday.  I never get tired of seeing the look on the kids' faces on their birthday.  I try to capture that excitement all day long, and bottle it up all year.  The day started early, like it usually does for Derek....about 6 am.  I tried to sing him happy birthday as soon as he got up; his response: he held up his arms stating "no, not yet."  This kid cracks me up!  


A banner made by Eryn and Nolan

Is this boy excited or what!



No birthday is complete without balloons, one for each year

After watching a little bit of Dora the Explorer (and 2 waffles later) this birthday boy was ready to open some presents.

The rest of the morning was spent playing with the new train and building his train set with his brother.  He took a quick break for lunch and was back at it,  so much that the new train went through one battery just today!

This afternoon we took in a movie with my mom, sister and her family that came up to visit for the day.  Derek was tired but wouldn't give up that easily.  We even ran into some other cousins at the movie, a nice surprise!  Then it was back home for what I hoped to be a nap for the birthday boy (and mom) but this persistent little boy played trains again until supper.  Then, it was time for cake.  Those of you who know me know that I enjoy making the kids' birthday cakes.  They are nothing elaborate, but as long as the kids enjoy the decorations, and it tastes good, I am happy.  Derek wanted a "blue" cake, and that is exactly what he got.

After cake and a quick bath it didn't take long for the birthday boy with no nap to crash.  We hope you had a great birthday Mr. Derek.  You are certainly a blessing to our family and we wouldn't want it any other way.  We love you very much!