Dinosaur Birthday #2

This time, we gathered at Jamma's and Pop's for a birthday celebration! And this time, when we asked Nolan what kind of party he wanted, he said, "A yellow dinosaur one!"

And, it's exactly what he got, again...This time, Aunt Val beat me in the cake challenge...showoff. :)

Before everyone arrived, we laid Nolan down for a nap. Once everyone arrived, we went to wake him up, and as soon as I said, "Do you want to have your party?", he popped out of bed!

He walked into the living/dining room area and went straight to his pile of presents on the table :)

He kept asking, "I open my presents?"

And, of course, we said yes!

I don't know what I was thinking buying this, but we got him a guitar...

Cool tractor from Jamma and Pop...
Playdough and puzzles from Aunt Val and Nick...

Spiderman shoes!!!

Books and puzzle from Sissy and Jeff...

Shirts from Jamma and Pop...

...and boots!!! :)

SO CUTE!!! He was like a newborn giraffe trying to walk in them :)

We finally had cake and ice cream, then we headed to the Rangers game, which is going to be a birthday tradition!

Ranger Game 2011

What a Beautiful Ballpark! (These are my favorite part!)
We have decided to start a tradition where we will take Nolan to a Ranger game on, or around, his birthday, so this was birthday #3 :)

And this year, Nana, Papa, Lexi, and Lauryn decided to join us!

I don't know if you noticed the yawn in the other picture, but this was the result...

I would say Great 3rd Birthday present!

Dinosaur Birthday #1

Nolan and I went home to Levelland for a week in August, and we decided to celebrate his 3rd birthday early with our family and friends there!

For about 3 months before his party, we would ask him what kind of party he wanted, and he consistently exclaimed, "A pink dinosaur one!" I said ok, and dad said "?" :)

But, guess who got what he wanted...

And obviously, one pink dino wasn't enough!


We also had a pool party with all the cousins. (Here he is with Lexi)


This was his idea of swimming (and safety!); he collected all the rings, then he would throw them for his cousins to dive and retrieve...over and over :)


While the kids swam, Papa made some burgers and hot dogs...


Time to eat, and of course, Nolan went straight for the cheetos...


We opened all the gifts (I didn't include all the pictures)...

Loves his Red Raiders hat!


He got really excited about socks...


Had to take the sticker off a shirt...

He got it!!!


Finally, Pinata time! This was his first pinata, and it was fun :)

Watch out!


Lo waiting her turn; she was ready to use those softball skills...


Lexi had to have a turn, even though the head is already about to fall off!


The pinata was completely mutilated, candy spread and shared, and guests on their way...it was a Great evening for our little man :) We couldn't ask for more!

Tatanka :)

Oh, my silly boys!