AJ Turns 3

For AJ's 3rd birthday, Brian and I took him out for the day to spend some quality time with just him before Anna arrived. We had planned on taking him ice skating (you know, to get him ready to become a great hockey player), but considering he had spent the day before doubled over with belly pains, a hign fever, and getting chest x-rays (ended up being just a quick, but wicked virus) we decided to take it a little easier.

It was Steak n Shake for lunch since you get to put stickers on a cool, classic car.

And of course, get a big milkshake.

We also went to Toys R Us to pick out his birthday present... a bike. I had planned on taking pictures of AJ picking out his bike, but we had a little bit of drama when trying to get AJ to hold still long enough to check what bike height he needed and it all became a bit overwhelming. However, he made it out with a smile on his face and even loves wearing his bike helmet.We're still working on the pedaling, but he loves getting on it.

The next day we celebrated with the family, and AJ sat on Uncle Eric's lap the whole time he opened presents.

New trucks of course...

and lots of new games to play outside this summer.

Birthday pizza with cousins Heidi and Ryan. AJ's cake... he picked out chocolate cake with chocolate icing and funfetti sprinkles (the boy likes chocolate).

Yes, he sang Happy Birthday to himself (so cute)!

1,2,3... BLOW!

AJ even experienced the joy of licking the candles!

After pizza and cake the games began... a little soccer, sandbox of course (hmm... I wonder how 4 of them will fit in here next year),

and T-ball (when he actually pays attention he can hit the ball across the yard, and he has since learned how to hold the bat with both hands).

At the end of the day, he was such a happy guy that he smiled nice with both mommy

and Daddy.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY AJ! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!