Thursday, December 2, 2010

Collin Turned 3!

I can't believe it!  My baby boy turned 3.  Collin's birthday was on Thanksgiving this year and we were able to celebrate it with Tyson's family after our big turkey dinner.

For months now Collin has been telling me that all he wants for his birthday is "a red birthday cake" and continually asking me if I can make one for him.  Easy enough, right?  But when it came down to it, he was quite specific at it being Lightning McQueen again (he had this for his 2 yr bday too).  So once again I did it, but no more - it takes forever!  It turned out pretty cute and he was thrilled!

The cake!

Playing musical chairs to Christmas music.  We started with about 15, and had to end with three kids winning to avoid some big tears. :)

Giving a big swing at the pinata!

Getting ready to sing and have cake!

Collin decided to blow out the candles halfway through the singing.  He just couldn't wait, he was so excited!

So here's a bit about Collin as a big 3 year old:
1 - He is VERY opinionated about what he wears.  It must always be a Toy Story t-shirt (he only has 2 so this creates a huge problem), his #8 pants (luckily he has 3 of those), and his Lightning McQueen light-up shoes (he NEVER takes them off).  He also always wants the snowman pajamas for bed....oh but only the bottoms because he HAS to wear the Toy Story shirt to bed too.  It is extremely hard to get him to take a bath or change shirts to get him ready for school.  I can't wait for this phase to be over.  I have wasted a lot of money on brand new clothes that sit in his drawers never worn!
2 - His favorite color is RED!
3 - He loves basketball and bowling.
4 - His favorite food is probably shrimp, and his favorite veggie is for sure broccoli (he says its a tree and then eats the top off).
5 - He loves watching Dora and Cars.
6 - He loves to play Don't Break The Ice
7 - He loves to ring our doorbell...all day if he could!
8 - He covers his eyes, with this big smerk on his face, and stands completely still when he has been naughty...its cute!
9 - He gives sweet, sweet hugs.
10 - He is a such a cute little boy with tons of personality that brightens up our day, and sometimes makes us just a little bit crazy!  We love him! 

Happy Birthday Collin!

4 comments:

Tara Nelson said...

Oh Happy Happy Birthday to him! 3! How fun. He looks and sounds just so adorable.

Brenda said...

What a stinkin' cutie! We love Collin too! Glad he had a good day! That cake looks amazing! You are such a good mommy! I've never made anything like that for my kids! Can't wait to see you guys at the Christmas party!

James and Tricia Thomas said...

Looks like a great party!! Way to go on the amazing cake!!! He sounds so fun and very particular like my little 3 year old (but not near as naughty!)

Julie Nielsen said...

Looks awesome steph! You're amazing! Happy Birthday Collin.