Tod turns 3 years old!

What can I say about this cute little guy.  He sure is growing up fast and so is his sense of independence and determination.  He does everything he can to keep up with his big brother and sister and can get frustrated when things don't go the way he wants.  He needs lots of hugs from me when things are going right, even if I'm the one who is making him mad.  When he has to go to the sad corner for not listening, he actually cries and says "I need to hug you mom."  He's never afraid to get a hug from me, even when I'm mad at him.  I can't help but love a kid that is never too afraid of "mean mom" to get a hug.

Really, how can you not love this face?

Birthday day morning surprises waiting on the table.

Too cool with his new sunglasses!

Tod's cousin Alia, was born the day before, and her mom let me piggy back on to the AWESOME party that she had planned.  It was a "How to Train Your Dragon" party and the kids had a blast!

Tod practicing his dragon fighting skills.

Jack was busy taking on one of Alia's cousins.  I'm pretty sure this little girl was feisty enough to take down Jack.

My awesome sister-in-law planned this amazing party, and all I had to do was make a dragon cake.  Pretty cool, huh?  Who know fruit roll-ups could make such awesome dragon wings.

Tod checking out the cake.

I can't believe Tod is 3.   If I tell him I love him, he is always the fastest to respond with "I love you too mom!"  And he has the cutest sing-song/cartoon voice.  Also, he is our gymnast in training.  When we go the park he loves to swing on the bars and always has his legs together and toes pointed.  My mom is always so impressed.