Brendan's Party

Last weekend we had Brendan's 3rd Birthday at the Museum of Nature and Science.  We had such a great time and I had a chance to get to know a few more of the mom's from Brendan's MDO class.  All the kids had a blast checking everything out at the Children's portion of the museum.  I think we're going to have to go back eventually so that B can really see everything.  His favorite exhibit was the water room.  I think he could have stayed there all day.  In fact, if I hadn't had the prospect of cupcakes to lure him away, he might have.

Today Brendan saw the shirt he wore to his party and now apparently refers to it as the cupcake shirt.  If you ask Brendan about his birthday it will most definitely include the portion about the cupcakes... and possibly the fire truck.   

I'm not really sure how, but over the course of two weeks my son has become an official self proclaimed "Big Boy".  He is determined to do just about everything by himself.  Tonight he insisted on dressing himself in his footie pajamas... that was... interesting.  I have been sharpening my ninja skills in order to covertly assist him in his endeavors.  One of his favorite things to do now is to "teach" me.  He'll ask me questions about his toys and books quiz style.  I get rewarded with a "yes, that's right" when I guess correctly.  I often guess wrong to keep him on his toes.

Before I get too far off track I want to share a few picture from the Party, then we shall recommence Lewis101.     

I chose Dr. Seuss because we enjoy reading together, and it is very fitting because Brendan is very imaginative.  We read quite a few Seuss books!

 Dr. Seuss Quotes of course!

This is not perfect, don't look too close :)  But I wanted to make his shirt this year.

I also really enjoy making invitations, this one was lots of fun, so I had to include a pic (minus info, of course)... p.s. Thank you Emily, for helping me cut everything out and put them together!!

We had a really cool mix of people... Jordan's classmates, best friends, family, Brendan's classmates.  Everyone had fun getting to know each other.

All the kiddaroos played and explored to their heart's content!

 Next was food, of course.  We had fun Dr. Seuss themed snacks and drinks... and Chic fil a!!  Brendan loves Chic fil a, so we decided it would be nice to have some to share with everyone.

"Green Eggs and Ham"- pretzels, m&m's, and white chocolate 

"You Ought-er have some water".
Found some cool Seuss history and thought it
would be cool for the adults to get in on the fun. 

"Seuss Juice"

I think the adults we just as happy to have
Chic-fil-a as the kids... I know I was... and always am 

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" in fish bowls

Crunchy Snetch Munchies

"Pink Yink Ink Drink"- just sprite and raspberry  sherbet 

Brendan's Favorite, by far (as you might have gathered already), was the cupcake tower!  He got to eat two and that made up for having to endure the "Happy Birthday" song.  He's a bit of a shy guy when it comes to the spotlight.

He picked blue :) 

Lip lickin' good!

So, my little guy is 3.  He's FULL of ENERGY!  Always busy, always exploring, always curious about new things.  He fills our hearts and lives with joy!  Every year he becomes more of who God made him to be, and I am thrilled to be his mommy.  It is a full time job, one that I am infinitely blessed to be in. 

Just happy :)

Today our little boy turned 3 years old!  He is so full of life and eager to explore every inch of his world... and if you know Brendan, you know that's true.

Three years ago today we were at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Tx welcoming our new little bundle of joy.  We had no idea what was in store... for us, for Brendan, or for our lives the next few years.

October 20, 2008

 I will share more later, but I wanted to post a few pictures from our day.  It has actually been kind of rough.  B is not feeling well, so we just decided to make the most of it anyways.

Have to have a plane built to watch Mighty Machines

Daily hug for "gray car"

Daily good deed:  cleaning up The Lakes walking path

Balancing

Jumping

Climbing

Climbing more

Hangin' out

... and flirting

Having a birthday chat with Mimi

First gift from Nana: Day of the Diesels (Thomas) 

... LOVED it!!

Read a new book from Nana!

Has to have "flame hair" after bathtime

Jordan made it home after class for birthday dinner!

Papa Johns:  The Best.

Must "cheers" all food being eaten together!

Brendan is becoming such a little man.  He is very creative and artistic.  He thinks a lot about what he is doing and shares all of his precious thoughts with us... when we can keep up.

I love you Brendan Montgomery Lewis!!  You are a blessing to Jordan and I... and everyone you meet.
  

Lots and Lots of Summer Fun!

Now that Jordan is back to school and Brendan is back at Mother's Day Out it has hit me that summer is gone and fall is here.  We had such a great time this summer and got to visit all of our family.  

To start things off Brendan and I went to Lubbock to celebrate my mom and her twin brother's 60th Birthday! 

My sister, Amber, and I

 Brendan picking up pecans at my parent's pecan orchard 

My BFFs and their families

On June 17th, Jonathan and and Carissa tied the knot in Texarkana!

Brendan found a date while we were there:

 

For The Fourth of July we went to see Jordan's family down in Hammond, LA.  This is Alton and Terri with Brendan on the 4th right before we headed home:

 Brendan got to show off his trike riding skills with his cousin, Samuel.:

 We also got to meet the newest addition to the family, Luke:

 Of course celebrating would not be complete without some time spent with the Jones Fam!  

We also made several trips to Shreveport and for our Anniversary Tom and Elizabeth kept Brendan for a week!  

Lobster Fest at The Shreveport Club... yum!

Brendan had tons of fun during his visit.  

On the left B is sitting on the steps of "The Columns", a house that Tome and Elizabeth are remodeling.  The pic on the right is him eating a Geauxcicle at the Farmer's Market:

Meanwhile, Jordan and I enjoying dinner out in Dallas:

 Also, time with no kiddo means time for me to sew:

 Brendan and his Mimi:

Since Jordan didn't have any classes this summer we crammed in as much fun as we could.  So, aside from getting to spend time with our families we also tried out some new stuff in Dallas.  I got pictures of a few of our events:

 NRH20

B saw his first movie in a theater: 

The "Creature Teacher" at Northpark Mall.  She brought all kinds of reptiles to show the kids.  Plus, they have music time... all for free!  

Lego Land at The Museum of Nature and Science: