Happy 3rd Birthday Tate!

I can't believe its been 3 years since we welcomed Tate into the world.  At 10:47am on a Wednesday he changed our lives forever.  He just sat there and looked up at the world like he had been here all along.  He was so quiet, he didn't cry at all and was so content it was almost funny.  

We praise God for the 3 years that our lives have been blessed with Tate and can't wait to see what he has in store for this little guy as he grows up.  In his 3 years, he has brought endless smiles and laughs to our household and is truly a joy to have in our lives. 

Right now he can't get enough of anything to do with trains. He also loves playing with cars and just about any other kind of vehicle.  He is a great helper to wash the car or help me in the workshop as long as he has the ear protection on (because he doesn't like loud noises).  He has the best little personality and loves being silly and laughs a lot.  He loves going to see his Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and is always asking when he will see them again.  We are so proud of him and thought we would chronicle his birthday events with these pictures.

We started off with a trip to Lowes to build a police car in their "build and grow" class. 
He is getting a little better at swinging a hammer now, but you still better watch your fingers. :)

We also had to keep our tradition of "riding the tractors' while there.

 

Giving Mom a "Big Hug".  Always an important part of your birthday.

Of course he helped me set up for his party (and got a little wet in the process)

Opening some presents from Mom and Dad before the party.

Taking some pictures with his new toy camera.

Mom's hard work making it a great "Monster Bus" party complete with buses everywhere.

The Monster Bus cake his Mom decorated.  He had a real hard time not taking the bus off the cake all day.

The water slide our friends were nice enough to loan us.   (before the children attacked me with water guns)
  

Once the sun went down it got a little cool so you saw lots of cold little children.

Tate and Dad in the sun warming up.

Tate wanted his cousin Katie to "hold him like a baby".  He is a heavy baby!

Tate's couson Katie made a special treat with pretzels and marshmallows that everyone gobbled up.

Tate and his friend Gracyn warming up in the sunshine enjoying a juicebox.

Getting ready for candles...

Singing Happy Birthday!

And of course the children all attacked me with party favors.

Monster Bus party favors for all the kids.



Thanks to each of you that made Tate's Birthday such a special day!  He had a great time and didn't want it to end.