4th of July weekend

Our holiday weekend was pretty low key.

We finally swam in our pool,

 Nate played at the beach (still doesn't like the sand, though),

 went to the water park (he looks happy here but was really timid about wheeling through the water),

 Gramma was more brave than I and didn't mind getting wet with him.

 Then we hung out with family near the lake and tried out his new bubble machine.

On the 4th, we went to a local parade.  My sister, brother-in-law Tim, and nephew Zach went with us.  We got there early and found a perfect spot in the shade.  Last year's parade didn't go so well so I wasn't sure how he would react this year. 

Well, he made it through the line of firetrucks, police cars and ambulances...barely.

Zach loved the whole parade.  He was such a good boy! (And pretty darn cute, too) :)

But once the bands came along, Nate was less than impressed.  Although he loves music and instruments.

I think this picture says it all.

Most of the parade was enjoyable though

at least for the rest of us.

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th!

Wordless Wednesday (a day late)

Oh

how

I

love

this

brave,

silly,

happy,

little boy of mine.

That's right

Nathan is 3 years old, we have a cop in the house,

and this morning he ate his first donut!

He wasn't too sure about it at first but once he got a taste dug right in

I know it's hard to believe, but I don't ever buy donuts at the store and we don't really stop for them (and that includes my husband who is a police officer-contrary to popular belief)

Gotta finish it off with a nice glass of milk (yes, he chose the pink donut and happens to be drinking out of the one pink glass we own)

He ate the entire thing! 

(don't tell anyone but mommy had two.  One for me and one for the baby!)

I couldn't resist

The Big Birthday Post

I don't know how to do a *small* birthday party. 

I tried.

It didn't work.

I guess it's because I really think that birthdays should be done up BIG.  Since they are such a celebration of life.  So this one was no exception.

Our little boy, ahem, I mean big boy turned 3.

Can you guess the theme?

The Wonder Pets, of course!  All the kids got their own capes

and a note in their gift bags telling them that there were some animals in trouble!

There was even some face painting courtesy of my very talented sister.

The birthday boy actually had a wardrobe change due to some serious fun in the sand and water table (good thing we have more than one Wonder Pets shirt!)

We were blessed to celebrate with lots of family

and friends.

In lieu of a cake, we opted for colorful cupcakes and ice cream sundaes.

 

 

 

It was a super,

super day!

And as for the birthday boy? This big birthday boy didn't even cry when everyone sang happy birthday.

AND he even blew out his own candle! Best part of the day in my opinion.

The day was pretty amazing.  Just like him.  I already have idea's for next year's celebration.  And to think, next year I'll be planning 2 parties!

Wordless Wednesday