Thankful For Davis

I still can't believe that my baby boy is THREE!  It was so fitting that his birthday was on Thanksgiving day this year, because he gives us something to be thankful for every single day.  He is such a little spitfire...funny, resilient, optimistic and a little mischievous (okay, maybe more than a little).  But, he is our sweet boy and we would not change a single thing about this little stinker.  We love you to the moon and back, Davis!

Checking out his new bike!  Now he can pedal along with the big kids!

Grandad helped him get on the new ride.

And...he's off!!

Grandma Nancy & Dezo were safely hanging out in the dining room, away from crazy cyclist.  Carter & Grandad played with Legos while the birthday boy did puzzles, in an effort to keep little boys out of the kitchen.  

Davis with the Thomas cake he talked about for weeks.  He was so excited!!

Blowing out candles and sharing some extra frosting with Carter.

Playing with his new horse, Bullseye.  Giddy-Up!

Carter got to open his belated gift from Grandma & Grandad--Buzz Lightyear!!

...and Buzz's friend, Woody!

Three real cowboys...Cowboy Davis, Woody & Grandad!  We had a great time celebrating our little boy and are most thankful for what he brings to our family.  He couldn't be more different from his big brother, but they are each special and completely loved.  Happy Birthday, buddy!

Birthday Party!

We celebrated Carter's birthday last Friday and invited all his friends to join us. It was his first real birthday party, so we decided to make it a big deal. The kids ran wild for an hour & then we did some crafts and ate cake (of course!)...all before lunch! Carter had a ton of fun and has been asking about his birthday every day since then. :-) Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us!

Caryssa, Carter & some girl we don't know...

Carter & his friend Kadin doing crafts

Caryssa's mom & I are hoping these two get hitched some day!

He was so tickled that we were all singing "Happy Birthday" to him!! He had the #3 on his cake, just like he had been talking about for weeks. Too bad the rest of the cake was kind of ugly...oh well!

Aunt Debbie & Kelsie Rae

Carter intently working on a foam masterpiece.

All the kiddos busy with crafts
Carter & his friends doing crafts.

Our "party coordinator" was amazing! She set everything up, served the cake, cleaned up our messes & even brought all of the presents out to my car! I'm wondering if she could come live with us...

Cousins Rae Rae & Tay Tay with Davis

Mommy & Davis hanging in the infant zone

Chillin' in the tree house.

Big guy!

Happy Birthday, Carter!

I will never forget the moment Carter was born. He started crying immediately at the top of his lungs and didn't stop until they had him dried and swaddled and brought him over to us. I was crying with joy to finally meet my son after just dreaming about him for so many months.

Everyone in the O.R. was commenting about how he must be my son because he was "talking" to us so much (clearly, they don't know my husband!). It was love at first sight and he (and now his brother, too) is hands-down the best thing that's ever happened to us.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Carter! You become more amazing to us every year. We love you!

Our mini-celebration this morning with a cookie & cupcake breakfast!

He was pretty excited to have the #3 on his cake.