Happy 3rd Birthday!

Three years ago today our lives changed drastically and I became a mom.  My little pumpkin turned 3 today!  He is all sorts of crazy, loud, noise, energy, giggles and sweetness. He is one self sufficient little boy, helping him self when ever he can (of course only when he wants too). I love how some days when I am waiting to wipe him that he looks up at me so sweetly and says "I love you mom".  Now isn't that what every mom wants to hear?  Not that he is always that sweet because his disagreeable side has been shining through lately.  He is always ready to play games involving a ball and loves having books read to him. 
His current phrases are:
" I still love you"
"Can you hold me?"
"I don't want to do that"
"I'm cold"  then 2 seconds later "I am hot" then 3 seconds later "I'm cold"
"I'm pinching my 'nickels'"

Dane we love your entertaining personality and energy.  You make us laugh and smile and have fun, though I think that is your constant goal.  Love you buddy.

He really wanted a baseball themed birthday party, so that is just what we did.

the baseball cupcakes (idea from family fun magazine)

the banner

one of the birthday gifts that he thinks is too big.

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take one

 

take two

This morning for his actual birthday we decided to let go of his leftover helium balloons outside.  Then we put candles in his breakfast sandwich, birthday boy's choice of food, and sang happy birthday to him several times today.  He is pretty excited to FINALLY be three years old!

 

 

yeah, I let him have candy for breakfast

1st Birthday Party

We waited a few weekends after Cade's actual birthday (Sep 28th) to have his party since I knew my mom, brother and sister would be in town  One of the rare opportunities for them to participate in one of the boys' birthdays.  I whipped up this cute bunting for a party decoration.  I felt quite a sense of accomplishment, because I don't usually just whip something up on the sewing machine.  It was way easier than I thought it would be.  At first I was just going to leave the edges raw and hot glue them to the ribbon.  After looking at several tutorials online I just went for it.  I can't really link up to any one in particular, because I really didn't follow them I didn't even measure anything.  I drew a triangle on an old cereal box until it was symmetrical. Cut it out and used it as a template.  I had a quarter yard of each fabric, cut it out in a double layer, sewed them together and then sewed them to the ribbon.  I was pleased with the results.

We invited about 30 family members, most showed up! At least I turned it into more of a potluck.  It was more that I had originally intended but it was fun to see everyone.  I got the cake idea from here.  just box mix, store bought frosting and candy.  Not the cutest cake ever but it works.  The cupcakes how ever had my new favorite frosting. Tasted like light fluffy marshmallow creme. Delicious.

As I was working on party preparations I found this horse nibbling on the Necco wafers.

The puppy cake,  it seems he has 6 paws.  Maybe a birth defect?

They cupcakes with yummy homemade frosting!

Fluffy Boiled Icing

3T meringue powder

1/2 c. cold water

2c. sugar

1/4 c. corn syrup

1/2 c. water

Beat meringue in water till stiff. About 4 min

Mix sugar, syrup and water in 2 qt saucepan. Bring to boil and cool slightly. Slowly add syrup to meringue mixture while beating on low. Beat on Hi 4 min till stiff and glossy. Makes 6 cups.

Birthday Boy

Attempting to blow out the candle

 

loving the sugar rush!