My baby boy turns 3--a little early

I decided it was time to teach my almost 3-year old how to properly dunk an Oreo.

He took to it immediately. It paired quite nicely with a reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

We've watched The Polar Express twice already, so while daddy was visiting this weekend we headed out with the kids on the Minivan Express to look at Christmas lights.

And for the full-effect your ticket must get punched.


Even M got a ticket to ride.

We went to a neighborhood that is known for going all out with Christmas lights. It did not disappoint. In fact, at the end of the court there was a home that had a tour of Bethlehem in their backyard that told the entire Christmas story. Amazing.

You know your children are getting older, but sometimes it takes that one instant when you actually look at them and realize how big they've gotten. It's shocking. When did they learn those words? When did they get so tall to reach up that high? How did my baby boy get to be 3 years old?

We celebrated a little early since the whole family was here with an Alphabet party, and had fun with letters. Seemed fitting since that is a huge interest of N's right now.

Coloring with our alphabet crayons.

Even M got in on the fun. I was so glad she didn't try to eat them.

Yummy homemade birthday cake for our boy.

Doesn't quite know to make a wish yet, but he sure understands how to blow out the candle.


Chocolate cake + milk = Bliss.

He has no idea what the presents are for, but I don't think it'll take too long to figure it out.

I had found Curious George and thought it'd be a fun gift since we've been reading all of the books. But this little miss scooped him right up as her own.