Mason's Park Birthday Party!

We were able to reserve a pavilion at the park by our house for Mason's party on Sunday. It has been extremely hot here is St. Louis, highs in the upper 90s with a heat index into the 100s. Having a party outside at the park was going to be our easiest option, but the weather was not going to cooperate with us.

The predicted weather for Sunday was HOT and a chance for storms. I decided to start the party at 11am to hopefully beat the heat a little, but instead we beat the rain but it was unbelievably hot out.

Thankfully we still had a decent turnout of family and friends. Tim grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats. We had potato salad, cole slaw, and chips. Yummy!

By the time we ate, the heat was kicking in pretty good. Mason found the best way to keep cool by playing in the water. I am so thankful our pavilion was equipped with a water spout. It kept the kids cool and provided lots of entertainment!!

Then it was time for presents....

and naps for the little ones!

We can't forget about the cake, no party is complete without cake! Tim's mom made Mason's birthday cake. He loves Toy Story, so she made a buzz and woody cake. It turned out great. But Mason would not blow out his candles, didn't want us to sing to him, wouldn't even sit by the cake so I could get a picture. He did eat a piece of that cake though!

We ended the party with water guns from grandma. They were the hit of the party! I don't think anyone left without being a little wet, the boys were vicious with those things! It was a great party, and I think everyone had a good time!

Happy 3rd Birthday Mason! (A late birthday post)

Mason turned 3 on Sunday the 24th. Honestly at times it feels like it has been 3 years, like he has been here for as long as I can remember. Other times I can't believe he is already 3, I still think of him as this sweet tiny little guy.

I can still remember the day we brought him home from the hospital. How exhausted we all were, how I was already starting to panic about how I was going to manage with 2 kids. It was lunch time and Timothy had to eat, Tim and I were starving, and of course I needed to nurse Mason. Add the hormones from just giving birth and I was a mess. Somehow it all worked out. After getting Timothy fed, Mason fed, I finally sat down to eat and noticed that Timothy had climbed into Mason's bouncy seat and fell asleep. Everyone was fed, happy, and all was quite in the house. At that moment I knew that I was going to make it.

Mason,

You were such a wonderful surprise! Our family would not have been complete without you in it. My pregnancy with you was rough, you gave us a lot of scares and many trips to the doctor. But I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Your wild and spunky personality keeps me on my toes, there is never a dull moment around here.

You and your brother are best friends. I love to see the way you look up to him, they way you want to do everything he does, to be just like him. I love to see how loving you are with Taylor. Always saying "Come on sissy, follow me", making sure she is always included. You have just the right mix of shy and bossy with a little bit of attitude thrown in.

And even when I am trying to discipline you for doing something wrong, you know just when to flash me one of those many looks to make my heart melt. Your a charmer that's for sure! But my life would not be as fun without you.

I love you buddy! Happy 3rd birthday big guy!

Mommy

Timothy's new four-wheeler

For Timothy's third birthday Tim really wanted to get him his own little four-wheeler. He really LOVES all kinds of bikes and motorcycles. So we went ahead and ordered him one hoping he would like it and it would be something he could ride for a while. Well it arrived in about a week, Tim got it all set up and running, and wouldn't you know it Timothy wanted nothing to do with it. He freaked out as soon as Tim started it and was so scared that he even peed his pants :( My poor guy! So we just waited until the next day and guess what he decided he was going to ride it. Once on the bike we couldn't keep him off, he was having so much fun!! What is even more funny is Mason is Mason wouldn't stay off of it either. Tim had to take both the boys around the yard on it about 100 times. OH well I'm just glad he gets on it now.

Food, Presents, Friends....It's a Party!

Today we had a little get together at America's Incredible Pizza Co. with our friends to celebrate Timothy turning 3! The kids LOVE this place and as usual Timothy had a great time with his friends. He also got some awesome new cars, which if you know my child that is the best thing you could get him! Thanks to our wonderful friends for sharing the morning with us, we love you guys!