Happy (3rd) Birthday to You!!!

Although Caeden's party was Saturday, his actual birthday was the following day.  We woke up and started out our day pretty normally, by going to church.  We explained to Caeden on the way there that he was actually three today!  His response was, "I get blue gum now!!"  For the last few years, when he has asked for gum, we've told him he had to be 3 to chew gum.  Well, he remembered!

We didn't have any in the car, and he honestly forgot after that - so we're not going to bring it up again until he remembers!!  ;)

All morning at church people were telling him "Happy Birthday," to which he replied "Happy Birthday!"

Once we got home, we ate lunch, and celebrated with another cupcake - but THIS time with LIT candles!!! (See previous post). 

We basically spent the rest of the day slowly opening his birthday gifts and taking time to play with each one.   At the end of the day, we had only opened about one-third of them because he was so content to play with each one for awhile.  We ended the day by putting together his scooter and letting him ride it for a long while outside!  He picked it up quickly and absolutely loves it!

Reid and I spent part of the day reflecting on what all has happened these last 3 years. While Caeden is at such a FUN FUN age right now (and my favorite so far)  ;)  it's still a little sad in our heart to see how he's growing up.  We thank God for blessing us with our Caeden, and for giving us these three years with him!