Today is Blake's 3rd birthday!! In fact, and this might be too much information ... but 3 years ago he was minutes from entering this world!!! It's 9:55 p.m. and he was born at 10:11 p.m. Little did we know how our lives would change with the birth of our first child. I sensed all throughout my pregnancy that I was having a boy, so when it was announced, "It's a boy!" I wasn't too surprised! And relieved because we didn't have a girls name picked out!
Blake had a great time partying at our house on Saturday afternoon! He enjoyed playing outside and inside and loved his hot dog supper and Tow Mater cake!! Saturday morning when Cal was dressing Blake, Blake asked Cal where his party hat was. Cal told him he didn't think he had a party hat, but what does it look like? Blake went on to explain that it looks like a cone, like an icecream cone, but without the icecream in it!!! So Aunty and Grandma came to the rescue and picked up some party hats at the dollar store!! He was so excited when he saw them! Another cute point in the party, was when everyone was singing happy birthday to Blake. Blake sang right along with everyone and even clapped for himself at the end ;) I'm so glad Lindsay caught that on video!
Today I asked Blake if he'd like to do something special for his birthday, I was thinking of going to the Telus World of Science. He decided he wanted to stay in his pj's and stay home!! Which isn't too much different then our usual ... so I suggested going to the playgym or maybe going to Toys R Us to see if there was anything he'd like to buy with his birthday money. He opted for Toys R Us and found a really cool Handy Manny toy! After work, my Mom and Dad came over for supper and gave Blake his birthday gift - a very cute little bike! Blake sat on the bike and pushed it a short distance!! I'm sure in a few weeks he'll be cruisin' on it! Dinner was delicious (ahem!) and Blake enjoyed blowing out his #3 candle again!! Thanks to everyone for all the messages and phone calls! I think Blake felt pretty special today :)
Blake, you are such an amazing little boy. Words can not describe how much joy you bring to our lives. You keep us laughing, smiling, dancing, and playing!! You make us so proud and at times I can say I have a hard time believing I had a hand in "creating" you! There are times when you make us look like such good parents and I have to say you make the job easy little guy!! Of course you have challenged us, don't get me wrong :) We love you so much buddy and can't wait to experience your 3rd year with you!
xoxox Mom and Dad
PS: I know if Emerson could talk she'd say Happy Birthday to her big brother!! But, the hugs she gave you today say it all, you're an awesome big brother :)
