In a nutshell

Since I've been a full-time mommy, wife, cleaner, cooker, and student, I've been slacking on the blog. But, now I'm done with classes so I can keep the few of you who do keep up with the blog updated...

We've had Easter goodies:

 

Dyed some eggs for the first time:

Enjoyed some Easter egg hunts.
Getting to be a pro by now:

 Spent some time at Aunt Jill's lake:

Had an ice cream explosion:

 (Sidenote: DQ cone + sprinkles + riding in the car= BIG mess)

 Went to Ian's first G-Day in Athens:

 (Found Mama and Daddy's name while we were there.)

Celebrated Daddy's birthday:

Went to the zoo:

...and that's about it in a nutshell. I'm sure I missed some things, but this gets you caught up for now!

Getting ready

It's almost time for Santa to be here! Ian's busy getting everything ready!

 Putting the star on his tree

 All dressed up and ready to see Santa

...waiting in line with Mama Clydie!

He was so excited he kept fiddling his little hands. Precious!

November

We've been busy the past month:

Celebrating a birthday at school

 

Having a WILD party

 Having turkey celebrations

Doing a little fist pumping

 Tree decorating--His first tree he got to decorate all on his own.

 First bowling outing...

And a first spare

And Thanksgiving fun!

What a month!

Birthday boy

Ian,

Yes, you are three years old now! You've only been asking for weeks now, which is why we had to start the birthday chain. I cannot believe it! You are such an amazing and smart little man!

Cool things about you:
You like to sing about everything...brushing teeth, washing hands, getting dressed. It all becomes part of your own little song.

You are polite, most of the time, and remember to say your please and thank yous. You enjoy praying before we eat and before bedtime.

You are a wiz at your letters and numbers. You know all 26 letters and numbers up to 20. You can count to 20 and to 30 with little help. You've even been known to do a few math problems. (3 cookies minus 1 cookie leaves 2 cookies for later.)

You still LOVE to read. I have to make you go to bed. But not before you always ask for more books.

You love playing with your puppies.You like trying to catch them in the yard. Emma has finally come around and even snuggled with you the other day.

You like snuggling with Daddy on Saturday mornings to watch his "fix-it" show.

Your speech is average for a normal 3 year old. What progress we've made! You just started speech today with Ms. Carmel and see her once a week.

You, like your mama, must have your drink of choice in the morning. Mine is coffee, yours is warm chocolate milk.

I love you to the moon and back! Happy birthday!

Almost there

Punkin' Patch

Ian's second class field trip

 Ian's little girlfriend, Chloe. "This is my friend Chloe. I love her." Ah, young love.

He picked out the perfect pumpkin!

One more month

...until our little man is three!