Owen’s 3rd Birthday!

O’ my goodness my baby boy turned 3 yesterday. How did this happen? I feel like just yesterday I was holding my precious newborn boy in my arms. He is growing up so so fast. Okay, enough of me freaking out about my baby growing up, onto the fun stuff. For those of you who don’t already know, we are having a big pool party for Owen and all his little friends on June 5th. That was the first available day we could rent out the pool, so the birthday party is coming, just a little late. Since his party isn’t for another 13 days we decided to have over a few of Owens favorite people and have him a dinner of his choice and Cake and Ice Cream of course. In the morning we met up with his BFF, Olivia, and the two got to run around and play at Owen’s favorite park. They had a blast together, but I unfortunately forgot my camera so no pics of that part of the day. Later that evening Nana, Auntie Kiki and our Neighbors (Justin, Leanne, Linkin & Finnley) from across the street came over to help celebrate. Poor Pampo had to work but he stopped by on his way in to give Owen a special B-day hug. When I asked Owen what he wanted for dinner he said, “Corn & Carrots please.” He is so funny and absolutely loves his fruit and vegetables. He finally settled on Peperoni Pizza, after telling him we needed to have a little more than just vegetables, and my sister made a delicious salad to go with.  And of course I had to steam some carrots special for Owen. Okay enough talking I know all everyone really wants are pictures. Beware there are a lot so please enjoy Grandparents!!!!

The day before Owen’s Birthday I decided to bake his cake. Since Owen is the true baker in the family, he did not trust me to make his Birthday cake on my own, he had to assist me. Or I guess to be correct I assisted him. Anyway, he requested a chocolate cake with rainbow chip icing.

Tasting & Waiting with Mr. Duck.

Autumn was busy making her own pretend cake.

This was his breakfast of choice! I offered to make him anything he wanted (Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles…) and this is what he chose, Cocoa Crunchies! I told Brandon he needs to start being a better influence on Owen’s cereal choices because he wants whatever Daddy has, yes this is Brandon’s cereal friends.

 

Presents!

Owen really wanted some balloons for his B-Day but waited until the last minute to request them. I couldn’t let him down so we rushed to the dollar store and would you believe they were out of balloons!?!?!? We settled for second best, water balloons. They didn’t mind they had a blast with them!

While we were waiting for Daddy to get home from work and his other guests to arrive, Nana let Owen open one of the presents from her and my dad. They bought Owen a years subscription to his favorite internet program called Star Fall. It teaches kids how to read and does a lot with phonics, letters, numbers, and colors. Owen is obsessed with this program and could spend hours on end playing it. It’s a great program that was recommended by Mimi who is an excellent 2nd grade teacher. Owen is starting to read and recognize a lot of three and four letter words now. He really wants to learn to read and I don’t think it will be much longer until he masters it. He absolutely LOVES learning. 

Eating his B-Day dinner with his special drink, Cherry 7-Up. He is LOVES it!

Owen got spoiled rotten. He had so many presents sent to him from all his family out of town and got some really really cool gifts. He loved unwrapping all his presents and was so overwhelmed afterwards and didn’t know what to play with first. Luckily Linkin was there to help him out.

Nana made sure Autumn didn’t feel left out while Owen was opening up all his gifts. Yes, that is a sucker she is feeding her, her 1st one I might add. Little stinker!!!!

A small recap of his gifts; A Home Depot Workbench, A Cars Scooter, A double sided Easel, A V-Tech Digital Camera, An Awesome Schwinn Tricycle, and A Robot Backpack with his name on it! There is more but that is just what you see above. He also got lots of awesome clothes, a Thomas the Train computer game and an adorable Colorado Rockies jersey and T-Shirt. What a lucky little boy!

 

Owen and Linkin being Contractors!

  Okay let me explain. Anyone who knows my husband, knows he is a DIE HARD Denver Broncos Fan! Well Papa Bruce, Brandon’s Dad, is a die hard Seattle Seahawks fan. Every time Papa Bruce is here or talks to Owen on the phone he is always trying to convince Owen to be a Seahawks fan instead of a Broncos fan. I think he is a bit bitter since he couldn’t convince Brandon to like them when he was little. Anyway can you guess who sent him this ADORABLE Seahawks jersey with his name and all? Yep, Papa Bruce. Lol. Brandon wasn’t mad and even said Owen can wear it any day but game day. They are too funny! Can’t wait to see who’s side Owen will choose?

Owen blew his candles out so fast we couldn’t even capture it on film. I still can’t believe there are three candles on that cake!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY OWEN MICHAEL!!!!!!

Mommy and Daddy love you so much and are so very proud of the little boy you have become. And Thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts that were sent for Owen. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family who love our son!