Carter's Birthday Party

Today's the Day we've waited for

Because you're not a baby anymore

You've grown into the prettiest toddler we've ever seen

Happy Birthday number 3

(Neil Sedaka - Happy Birthday Number 3)

Today was Mr. Carter Owen Shadle's third birthday party.  We went to a local squirt park and had a blast!

Mommy spent way too much time yesterday making monkey cupcakes.  Meme and Mike just don't appreciate the artwork because both asked me "What are the green things?"  And in case you are wondering too, they are the eyes!  (The red dots are the nostrils.)

But the kids didn't care what the monkey's looked like, they just wanted to eat!

I will eat you now.

Then it was time to swim.  Long story as to why my kids didn't have swimsuits, but let's just suffice it to say I forgot everything this morning.  Except the cupcakes, because that would be just wrong.  But you know what?  My kids had a ball swimming in a pull-up and shorts.

As you can plainly see.  And who dosen't love a little baby strutting around in a diaper?

There were smiles on the faces of my kids and all their friends (except the one little girl who didn't like the water, sorry Rachel!)

Of course the cousins were there as well.  Carter has taken to calling her my best friend Riley.

Then we made some balloon animals.  The kids stuck stickers onto balloons which made them look like fish, frogs, pigs, cows, cats, dogs and lions.

Here is Avery's fish balloon.  We were so busy running, splashing, sticking stickers, eating cupcakes and throwing balloons we ran out of time to open presents.

Cars!  His friends know him so well.

What an awesome coloring book!

Aunt Margie told him to close his eyes while opening the present.

Woody and Buzz Lightyear!

It was a busy day, but I know Carter had the best time.  There were so many times watching him smile, giggle, laugh and play that I was so so so happy.  And in love with my little boy.  I'm so happy we had this birthday party for him, but Mike and I have decided to do birthday parties every three years.  Or so.

Anyways, this is how the birthday party ended.

Yes, we were rear-ended.

By my Dad.

All that matters is that we are all safe and sound.

Crazy day, huh?