Mikaela's Three Year Video

Hero Up

We celebrated Keldan's birthday on Monday with family with a Superhero Squad party. I asked him what he would like for the theme of his party and this is what he chose, his favorite character is the Hulk (I think its because he's green which is his favorite color). Joe cooked burgers out on the grill, had fruit, taco dip, chips, cupcakes, and ice cream. Turned out really nice, was a beautiful day. He loved opening his presents, even the cards! He got some clothes, play-doh/moon dough, art supplies, jump rope (after watching a mickey mouse he decided to use cords for one so we thought he needed an actual one), ball, cars, and a scooter.

Keldan's big birthday gift surprise...a power wheel truck.

Thanks everyone for the gifts & celebrating with us :) Keldan is still talking about how much fun he had at his superhero happy party.

Happy 3

Sunday Keldan turned 3. I can't believe he is that old already. Where has the time gone?! We started the morning off with some yummy cinnamon rolls, made a quick trip to Lowes, came home and Keldan opened one of his gifts, a pool. So we went outside and set it up and had some fun. Came in to eat and took naps then outside we went again for couple hours, then came back in for supper which was yummy pizza hut. Then played inside rest of the evening. It was so much fun this year because he really understood it was his 3rd birthday.

3 year update for Keldan:

*36 lbs & 38 3/4 in tall (90% for both)

*4T, 5T, and small (5/6) in boys clothes.

*Size 9 shoes

*Still in diapers....will be tackling that this summer I hope!

*Transitioning to no naps. This process has been a little rough, he doesn't realize if you don't nap then go to bed a little earlier. So we just go with the flow, if he seems overly tired that day then I make him take a short nap if he seems ok, then no nap for that day. I don't understand why he doesn't want to nap, I'm 26 and look forward to that little shut eye in the middle of the day :)

*He goes to bed between 8:30 & 9 and wakes up between 6:30-7:30, I don't usually go get him til closer to 8, I know he enjoys that little alone time talking to his stuffed animals he sleeps with :) Dr said the lack of sleep is just one of those stages they go through.

*Such a talker! He comments on everything, car ride is so funny, everything we pass he says something about it, nonstop. He will go up to any kid and talk to them, its so cute. There was a little girl at the drs office and he went right up to her and was talking. They were carrying conversation about animals and bees, it was absolutely adorable.

*Learning is getting a little easier, he is very layed back (except when those terrible 3s come out) so its a little more of a struggle to teach him things. So its been trial and error, learning the right strategies for him to learn. He would just much rather be playing with his toys.

*Loves to play pretend! Such an imagination, I love it.

*Favorite things are swimming in pool, pirates, super heroes, transformers, cars, & scooby doo.

Thats about all I can think of at the moment. He has really changed in the past year, talking more clearer, saying/repeating everything, understands/comprehends a lot. He does new stuff every day that just amazes me. The best big brother, he loves "baby ucas" and is so excited for "baby sister" (no we don't know what it is yet but thats what he calls the baby). I just absolutely love him, can't imagine life without him.

The Big 2

Keldan turned 2 Saturday...yes 2. He had a busy day. Started day with a bowl of fruity cheerios, brother had his yummy bottle and rice cereal, then we opened gifts from mama and daddy. He really got into opening his gifts this year. Was so much fun to see his face light up when he could see what was in each one. After he played with his new cars awhile it was time to get ready for a wedding (another post). Then spent the evening playing cars, favorite thing to do!

*3 ft tall! *32 lbs (finally lost a little weight) * 3T and 4T clothing *Size 8 shoes *Size 6 diapers *At a year we only allowed him to have binkie at nap/bed time, but he is now completely off it! *Started doing a little potty training, was doing very well then became scared or something of it so we are taking a break. Try again in a month. *Able to carry small conversations with him. Usually can understand most of it. Loves to babble and tell stories and not a word makes sense :) *Can tell us what he wants to eat. *Loves to help out around the house. If milk spills out of cup he says mess mess, gets a rag and cleans it up. *Says a lot of words but my favorites: was saying motorcyc but decided it was easier to say morsh (motorcycle), mess, get out mama/daddy/josie, come back, hey, big cars (truck), apples (all fruit-knows how to say the different fruit but its much easier to just say apples). *Lets me know when Lucas' bottle is warm and likes to help feed him. *Just in love with Lucas. He hugs him all the time and tickles him. * Imitates us and whatever is on TV. *Dances and sings along to songs. *It's been hard to teach him things, he is way more interested in toys than learning. He will say new things once then its like ok, I did it, don't have to do it again. *Loves to read. *Favorite toys cars and balls. *Absolutely social boy. Is not shy around anyone! Loves to play with other kids no matter what age. *Just plain old silly and he knows it. Always making us laugh.

So much more going on with this boy but it would take up too much time to put on here and I'm sure you would get bored! He's definitely not a baby/infant anymore. Still surprises me when he says his 3 and 4 word sentences and lets me know what he wants.

Happy Brithday Daddy

We went out to eat for Joe's birthday with his family at Quaker Steak. (Danielle & Allie- We missed you guys!)

Big Boy!