"Did you have a good birthday?" "Yes, I did. I big."

Happy 3rd Birthday Buster!

I can't believe we've all (mostly) survived to 3!!! These years have been filled with tons of fun memories, as well as tons of hair pulling moments.

Buster's favorite part of his birthday - 2 birthday cakes and seeing Tori!

My favorite part of his birthday - when he yelled 'Holy Balls!' as he opened his gifts from us.

Jim's favorite part of his birthday - when it was time for bed.

Here's a rundown of the Dude's big day -

Opening presents in the morning. We decorated the house after he went to bed. Buster was so excited when he woke up - "For me?!?!? It's my birthday!!!!" As he opened his Thomas the Train wooden set he yelled "Holy Balls!" I learned that while not technically a swear, it's pretty close so I need to stop saying it. However, coming from a 3 year old - it's adorable!

Picking out what Thomas toys he's going to get next.

After the morning's festivities, we spent the afternoon with Grandma and Buppa, Auntie E and Auntie Chelle, and Allison. As usual, he and Buppa played until Buppa could play no more. Then Buster made him play some more. It was wonderful to see Grandma out of the house and dolled up - we are so happy you are healing well!

Grandma and Grandpa Mason called Buster all the way from Florida to wish him a happy birthday. He loved talking to them and misses them very much!

Then it was on to Stonefire Pizza Co. for some pizza and fun with Tori and Ferris. (If you ask Buster, Tori is his sister.) We told him he could bring one friend with to pizza and he chose Tori (Ferris comes along in a package deal but it's cool because Buster also loves Ferris.) We ate pizza, played with (more!) trains, water tables, pizza kitchen, face painting, and playgrounds. Then it was on to our home for more cake and presents with the Drake clan, Uncle Chris, and Uncle Patrick and Aunt Steph.

By the end of the day, Buster was beyond exhausted and more than ready for bed.

A huge thank you! to everyone for the birthday wishes and gifts as well as the gift of spending time with us and helping us celebrate. The day was a success!