Spencer's Birthday

Spencer had a great 3rd birthday. I can't believe he has grown up that much. He loved opening his presents. We split it up a little and did the grandparents presents in the morning and our presents in the evening. He was so excited all day long! He kept asking if it was time for his party yet. Here are some present pictures. After every present Spencer gave one of us a hug- it was really cute!



James enjoyed the presents too. He will climb into and on top of anything!

We decided to have a birthday party just to help eat the cake and break the pinata. Spencer chose a Dinosaur pinata, so we tried to go for a dinosaur theme.
First we dug for animals in the sand box. I couldn't find any dinosaurs, so we just dug for some modern day relatives- snakes, lizards and frogs.

Then we did the pinata, it was a real hit! It turned out really fun, although we were a little nervous with kids swinging bats. The pinata was so tough that everyone got one turn, and Spencer and his friend Jackson got a few turns. It finally fell to the ground, but it still didn't break. Finally Devon and our neighbor Lewis broke it open. The kids didn't mind getting to hit it more often.



I also attempted a dinosaur cake. I wished for Catherine and Kelsey's help on this one, but I think it turn out okay. While I was decorating it Spencer said "I love my dinosaur cake mom, thanks for making it!" So I guess he liked it!

This is where James spent the party, in our sand box. Then he couldn't get out, and he likes playing in the sand. Amazingly he doesn't eat it, but he does suck on the toys with sand on them.

Spencer had a great birthday. It was fun to see him so excited and actually knowing what was going on!

Splish splash

James loves to take baths with Spencer. Spencer is not so sure he loves it since James crawls all over and takes all the toys, but it's always fun to make your brother laugh! James has been a much happier baby since he learned to get around on his own, he just needs freedom!

Iron Man

Spencer love super-heroes, so he was pretty excited when Daddy spoiled him and got him a happy meal with Iron Man in it. I really just took this video to record how he says Iron Man because it's so cute!

James is clapping

James learned how to clap!

the hat

I don't know if you can tell from past pictures, but Spencer wears this hat all of the time. He even wears it to bed (we take it of after he goes to sleep). I try not to remind him of his hat when it's not on because it's such a rare occurrence. Maybe that is why his hair doesn't grow so well!

Snowstorm?

We had a snowstorm today. I thought it was May, but I guess we can have Idaho weather here too! Snow on the monuments is pretty though.


Spencer loved playing in the snow. He is a ruthless snowball fighter!

Cowboy

Spencer found Devon's cowboy hat the other day (after James knocked the hat stand onto the floor). He had to get his horse, and binoculars to complete the outfit. Note: he has decided that for now it is okay to smile for pictures- hooray!

Here is cute James. He is getting into EVERYTHING now days. At this very moment Devon is putting child locks on out cupboards. I really hope they work!