Jul23

Alexander Turns 3

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Alex's 3rd birthday was today (Happy Birthday to Aunt Robyn also!!!).  The time has gone by too fast.  I really can't believe my "baby" is three years old.  We did something a bit different this year.  We took him to the toy store and just let him pick out a few things.  Alex loved going to the toy store and actually getting to pick out his own items.  Here are a few pictures from the day.
 
It's so very hard to see my baby as a big boy now.  He's lost his "baby" face.
 
Ethan's old bike was passed down with new training wheels added today! 
 
We're lovin' the bubbles this summer!
 
Alex loves his new basketball hoop.  Finally, one for his size!
 
Oh yes, and our new fake smile.
 
Kayleen was so cute.  She just had to buy cake mix at the store and make Alex a cake...in her Easy Bake Oven.  LOL  This is how it turned out:
Would you like some cake with your icing?  Alex was thrilled though.  Kayleen was so proud to put three candles on the "cake" for him.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul6

4th of July

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Here are a few more pictures from the days leading up to the 4th, and the night of the 4th:
 
July 1st - the kids pulled out the left over fireworks from last year.
 
 
 
Even all decked out in camo, she's a beauty.
 
 
Alexander gets his first sparkler lesson.  As you can see, he's not too sure about it.
 
 
 
 
 
He only held it for about a second, and then he threw it down and spent the rest of the time here:
 
 
 
4th of July Evening
 
 
Watching the display.
 
 
We ended the night on a fun note.  Alex did two of the larger sparklers himself!