Alex's 3rd Birthday

On Sunday we had Alex's third birthday party. He picked a dinosaur theme and it was just a small party with family and close friends. Traditionally, each kid stays the night at Grandma K's the night before their birthday so that I, and my best friend Megan, can clean, decorate and prepare for the party. This year, Aurora was so excited to help us prepare and decorate! She did a great job too! When Alex arrived he was very happy and he loved to see all of the dinosaur decorations.

First we had Dion's Pizza, which is Alex's favorite. Then the kids bounced in the bounce house and then did the dinosaur pinata. Alex got the special string that ripped it open! When we opened presents, Alex opened the first one, a huge Buzz Lightyear action figure from Grandma and Grandpa S. He was so excited!! After that, he didn't even want to open any more presents! It was a struggle to get him to open the rest. But luckily, Sister was glad to help out!

After that we had cake and ice cream and then everyone played around. Alex got to battle Uncle Chris with his new Knight in Shining Armor costume, and he got to see Chris and Emily's new baby, Aiden - the first real baby he has seen up close. He was so sweet with him and even asked to hold him. Both kids were so fascinated by him. It was a great day!