RAWRRRR! Dinosaurs - perfect theme for this 3 year old.
We had originally planned his party for the day after his actual birthday, but we got rained out and had to push. A bummer, but we made his actual day super fun as well. Stephen and I planned a brunch for the Gates and my parents to stop by and wish this little dude a happy birthday. We started the morning off with a little singing and balloons "bubbles" in his crib.
The Devlins got this wiggle bike for him and the boys love it!!
It's got a 250lb limit, so the adults got some play time in as well haha
While Chef Stephen was cooking bacon, the kids helped Miles open his gifts.
Gone fishing with his new fishing set!
Miles would have been peachy with just this little celebration, but I love planning parties. If you know me at all, you know I usually go all out for decor and activities. But, because of covid, I tamed it down and planned a more relaxed get-together. Nonetheless, Miles loved it!
The dinos stayed in place just long enough for photos.
We invited our pod people and celebrated Miles' big day in the only way we know how in 110 degree weather.
"Mama!!! Dada!! SLIDE WATER!!!!"
It didn't take long until the dinos were brought into the action
Trick candles for the win!
Thank you to everyone for the gifts, wishes (both virtual and in person) and fun times all around!
This little boy is a firecracker. He's exuberant, determined, steadfast, interested, smart, sweet, happy, giggly, observant and has crazy mad motor skills.
Yes. That's him under our bed, hiding from Carson so Carson didn't take his toy. haha!
He loves playing "YAR", fire trucks, tractors, mud trucks, riding bikes, fishing, ice pops, frogs, lizards and ALL the bugs.
"Mama! Wach da sneiwl"
His interests are building as he's gotten older and he's wanting to try everything by himself before asking for help. With a little guidance, and a mission at hand, he's has a high rate of figuring things out.
He loves the water and would spend all day outside if he could.
Miles is such a sweet big brother and makes sure Carson is feeling included. He loves to play with him - especially if that includes pushing or pulling him around with toys.
He hums or sings when he's eating something he likes.
Still a little hard to understand speech-wise, but we're making great progress. Highlights recently? Alexa started listening to him AND we've got a K sound!! Big deals around here. He's even started signing again with Carson :)
Loves rolling around with blankets and pillows. "Seep Mama. Seep" A big pillow pile is a favorite in this house.
Dance parties on the daily with Jojo's "big song" (still figuring out which one it is...)
He's a great friend and seems to play with everyone pretty equally. He's a "floater" during gatherings and likes to see what everyone is up to. He's happy playing alone or in a crowd. He's still learning to be a little more gentle, and both Stephen and I are realizing just how different "boy play" is as compared to "girl play."
This was a big deal. Finley has been in the cross fire of some of Miles' more rough and tough moments so she's been more timid around him. But, to see them laying and playing together was so awesome.
This is Miles. Miles in a nutshell @ 3. We love you buddy!!
Today was the day! The big SEVEN. Seriously? How are they so big?!
I helped Becky setup the night before with a super cute Panda & Bunny theme to surprise the girls - they loved it! This day was going to be full of surprises since COVID threw a wrench in their Frozen 2 party.
First up? We finally got to see Gramma and Grandpa after many months of practicing social distancing! My dad is done working and they had a chance to self isolate in order to join our bubble. The kids AND grandparents were SO excited. Hugs all around!
Another surprise? A blow up water slide! I knew this was coming but was pumped to see how Miles would react. Since the Ranch House, we were just itching to get him back in the water.
It didn't take long for Miles to see that huge blue slide in the backyard. Timing worked out perfectly, thank goodness, that Carson was due for his nap. So, I put him down, got Miles ready and out we went!
That afternoon some of our friends who are in our same pod came down to celebrate. It was hot. Like really hot. So the allure of the water slide was too much for some adults to handle :P
I was taking photos and up with this little dude. Ice? A kid's paradise.
LOTS of water slide (I don't think Miles ever got off to be honest), a custom magic show from Mr. Mike (nice job Mike!), gifts, cake and pizza! Couldn't ask for anything more!
