Happy 3rd Birthday Colin!!

My sweet Colin turned 3 today. I had big plans for us to meet up with some friends and either go back to the Zoo or head over to Sylvania Playland, depending on weather, but the poor boy was sick with a fever. When I asked him what he wanted to do today he said, "watch shows and have a jammie party". How could I say no? Luckily we had a party with his friends on Monday so we were able to do some fun celebrating then. As a break from watching shows today, he opened his gifts this afternoon. The big hit was definitely the Legos. His special request for dinner was pizza from Marcos and instead of cake, he wanted a milkshake from Mr. Freeze. Happy Birthday, baby! I'm sorry you weren't feeling well today.

Here are some facts about Colin at 3:

* Height and weight coming next week after his doctor appointment (but he's almost grown out of his 3T clothes).
* He *loves* firefighters, fire engines, and everything fire-related.
* He loves to play imaginary games and reenact his favorite shows (usually Fireman Sam or Imagination Movers).
* He loves to play with Legos and gets upset if things break/people take his vehicles, buildings, etc. apart.
* He loves to play dress-up, usually with hats.
* He loves to play with his friends and cousins but shies away from most adults and kids he doesn't know.
* He doesn't like loud/chaotic environments.
* He eats a ton but is becoming a little more picky about what he'll eat. His favorite foods include fruit, cheese, pizza, and chicken nuggets.
* He's a pleaser and a lover and gets very concerned when things aren't copacetic. He likes to make sure that people are happy and often double checks with Chris and I to make sure we're happy.
* He's a goof-ball and loves to do silly things to make himself and others laugh.
* He's become quite the talker and is also very demonstrative when telling stories or explaining things to us.
* He's fully potty-trained with just the occasional accident.
* He loves to read with us, loves to learn new things, and is excited to start school (starting this Fall!).
* He often won't smile for the camera but he will usually stick out his tongue (hence all the recent tongue-shots). :)

Here are some pictures from today.

Here are pictures from his party on Monday. We had a triple party with his buddies, Colton and Ethan. They all have birthdays within days of each other and this is the second year in a row we've done a combined party. The kids had fun decorating goody bags, filling them up with favors, playing games, eating pizza and cupcakes, and just hanging out together. The cute basketball shirt and the crown are courtesy of my friend Elle over at Baby Cake Designs. I *love* her work!