Happy Birthday, Noah!

Today, our little boy is turning 3 years old.

Noah was actually born a few days before Thanksgiving and we were able to bring him home the day before. When it gets to be this time of year, I feel like it was only the previous Thanksgiving we brought him home. Then I look at him and he's running around the house, going to pre-school and even as of this week, going to the "big boy potty". It just doesn't seem like three years have passed.

Noah, you have got to be the sweetest little boy on the planet. You just love to give hugs and kisses. You are also probably one of the most polite little boys ever! How this happened living in our house? Who knows? It is one of the things I love most about you. Hearing you say "please" and "thank you, mama" are just some of the best parts of my day. You are certainly a Mama's Boy and no matter what they say, there's nothing wrong with that!! You do, however, have your times when you want to be "Daddy's Little Man" and that is something Daddy will always treasure.

As time goes on, Mommy and Daddy hope that you never doubt how much we love you and we will always be here for you. I love you, Bugaboo!!

Birthday Party Times Two

My parents used to do this to my sister and I when we were kids (our birthdays are only four days apart) and we hated it. Now that I have kids with birthdays close together, I totally understand why they did it. It is way easier!!! I figure Kirstin and I turned out okay, so it can't be too bad on their emotional wellbeing!

A few weekends ago, we had Makenna's 6th birthday together with Noah's 3rd birthday party together. We usually just invite family and have something small at the house. This year, though, Makenna did invite her best friend, Alanna. We had a great time.