Somehow the kids have grown up and are now leaving the "terrible two's" but are entering the "trying three's." They are talking a lot more (and talking back even more), expressing their opinions (on everything), and learning the fine art of negotiation (especially as a reward for potty training). Almost daily they say something that makes us chuckle...and also something that makes Jason want to pull out the few remaining hairs on his head.
Their third birthday arrived on Friday, August 5th. Meghan's family visited the house for the celebration, and the kids got to open lots of presents, including two new bicycles and a lot of new toys. Somehow they didn't get many clothes for their birthday......unless you count the barbie clothes.
Their birthday party was on Saturday, August 6th, at 5 pm. We created a theme of "Race to Princess Castle" as a way to combine Isabel's wish for a princess party and Cameron's wish for a cars party. The party was well planned -- with lots of outdoor activities, including games and a pool for the kids to play in. Unfortunately, as luck (or mother nature) would have it, it started to thunderstorm at exactly 5 pm. So the kids "outdoor" party turned into a modified indoor party. We had about 20 minutes between storms, so all of the kids got to play outside for a little while, and then come inside to make crowns/tiaras and eat pizza and cake. At the end of the party, the sun came out again, so everyone went outside to splash in the pool and slide on the wet grass. All in all, the kids had a great party and slept very well that night.
Below are some photos from the day.
Isabel exclaims "Cam, we are three years old today...yay!"....."Big Deal" says Cameron.
Yummy, I luv to eat cake for my birthday...the candles on the other hand don't taste too good (Cameron discovered that fact himself)
Isabel learned that licking the candles is better than eating them.
"Come on, this way to my Princess Party!"
The kids were able to splash around in the pool in between thunderstorms. They had a great time with their neighborhood and preschool friends.
Isabel was rarely seen without a tiara or crown of some sort on her head during the party :-)
Some of the kids anxiously awaiting the arrival of the cakes.
"Look at my new princess tiara!"
Cameron got a cars cake for his birthday...
...and Isabel got a princess cake for her birthday.
Cameron had a great time opening all of his cars presents. He now has enough cars to open a dealership for very small people.
Isabel has enough princess toys and clothes to start her own kingdom.
Showing off her new tiara and earrings (her first pair...clip on...no holes in the ears yet).
