3 Year Photos

I received Max's three year photos in the mail last week. There were over 150 pictures for me to gush over. I mean, every single one is just absolutely adorable. Here are just a sampling of my favorites.

Happy Birthday to Maxim

I can't believe three years ago, from this past Saturday, Maxim was born prematurely. It's crazy to think how my life has changed in just three years, but changed for the better. My life is more full and overloaded with happiness and joy.

On Saturday, all four of us went to Snooze for breakfast so Max could get some birthday pancakes.

We played Max's favorite activity lately...hide under the couch cushions.

Madison even got involved in the fun.

Max had plenty of gifts to open on his birthday from us and his grandparents. He got everything he wanted. He only asked for a Hot Wheels race track and a bike and this little boy lit up like a Xmas tree when he received both...among other toys.

Since it was only the four of us for cake, Max let us sing Happy Birthday to him.

And just like that, I have a very sweet and rambunctious three year old.

Three Year Doctor Appointment

Max had his three year doctor appointment on Monday. We learned that he is 40" tall and 34 pounds. He is in the 96th percentile for height and 70th percentile for weight. We are not surprised by the height at all. I mean, this kid is tall! We know it. He's getting big and tells us all the time that he's going to be big like daddy.

Birthday Party

I had a few friends over on Saturday for Max's upcoming third birthday. I have been planning this party for a couple months because Max requested a fire truck party. I did a few DIY projects and hired a company to bring a fire truck to the party. It was 115 degrees on Saturday and there was a heat warning that day, but we didn't let that stop us. The fire truck turned it into a water party to keep the kids nice and cool.

Let's start with the adorable invitation I created and mailed out.

I had food that went with the theme...firehouse subs, fire balls, fire hoses, fire flames, fiery fruit, fire extinguishers, fire truck fuel and of course blazing cupcakes.

We started with lunch and each kid had a fire hydrant for their cup.

After an hour we headed out front to greet the fire truck.

The kids got to play in the fire truck, honk the horn and blare the siren.

Then it was onto water activities.

We took a ride around the neighborhood on the fire truck.

Time to blow out the candles, but after Max requested nobody sing happy birthday to him. Hey, he doesn't like to be the center of attention, but he did blow out the candles.

Finished with presents before everyone headed home.

After everyone left, Max requested that his friends come back the next day to play. I let him know that his friends will be back soon to play with him. We then played the Paw Patrol game that he got for his birthday...and we have been playing it non-stop since.