Three?!?

How in the world do we have a 3 year old?!?  Today is Ethan's 3rd birthday.  He is such an amazing kid.  He makes us smile and laugh everyday with something new.  We are blessed beyond words!

Here's the birthday boy's day in photos...

Birthday Doughnut

Growing up, my parents would put our birthday presents under our beds during the night while we were sleeping so they would be there when we woke up.  It was our birthday tradition to get 'birthday spankings' for every year old we were from a member of the family while crawling under the bed to get a present.  I'm not sure where this came from, but it was a fun tradition that I have (mostly) fond memories of.  I thought we would try it out with Ethan.  I didn't figure he would notice the presents under there, so we could take our time in the morning and get to the presents after breakfast and when we were ready.  He noticed...he came in our room and said "There are presents under my bed!"  We were able to distract him for a bit with his birthday doughnut, but then it was on to opening.

Getting his first glimpse of his new golf clubs! 

He was pretty excited (As was his Daddy)

Nora got a turn!

For the past 2 weeks, Ethan has been saying that when he turns 3 he can go to the golf course.  So he and Jared loaded up their golf clubs and headed to the putting green and driving range.  I sent the camera!  The course they went to even had a few short holes (50-75 yards).  Adorable!  They had a great time, and I can see this becoming a regular thing (and I don't think I'll hear complaining out of Jared).

After nap, we got out the water toy from Uncle Dustin and hooked it up to the hose for a little water fun.  Ethan and Jared seemed to have a great time!  Nora and I enjoyed watching :). 

Today is also our wedding anniversary.  Yes, I know, I gave Jared an awesome anniversary present 3 years ago ;).  Jared and I have been married for 7 years!  I've heard of the '7 Year Itch', whatever that is...all I'm 'itching' for is more with my handsome hubby!  I love you!

Here we are...7 years and 2 kids later!  I love where we are :)!