Like Dale Earnhardt

Yummy Birthday Cupcake--last one to eat at home!



Best Birthday picture at Seattle Children's Museum...everyone, including Daddy, had to wear a hat!

Jack loved his birthday!  We talked about turning 3 and sang happy birthday many time in the weeks leading up to the actual day.  You know, I was the one who authored birthday month!  Jack doesn't realize it yet, but he has to share with Jesus, so maybe we'll start the celebration in November.  His friends who came to the party included Alyssa, Liam, Sean, Carson, Mia, & Cruz.  Grandma & Grandpa California (now Buckley) came too.  It was a great day!

All you NASCAR fans will recognize my memorial tribute to Dale Earnhardt...the ultimate #3--RIP.  Since moving to Enumclaw, of course, I root for Kasey Kahne--#9, so maybe when he turns 9, we'll have a NASCAR party.  Or not.



Tis the Season

2010 Christmas Card

Life keeps rolling and the blog has taken a back seat.  At least, you understand my priority for sleep!  Blog posts come & go in my head, and we can say, Life Is Good!  Jack turned 3 years old last Friday & celebrated at preschool with cupcakes & his party was Saturday at the Seattle Children's Museum.  He had more cupcakes, but alas, he mostly only eats the frosting!  It was a grand time, but a little overwhelming for him (hence, the quick exit)!  He has already sat on Santa's lap twice & he wants a Buzz Lightyear & cosmic blaster (I guess it's a Buzz accessory).  More pictures to come!

A paragraph of reflection....3 years ago, we were so joyful and overwhelmed by being new parents.  What a ride, a glorious ride.  It has been the most challenging but rewarding experience of my life.  I'll admit, I'm glad it turned out this way.  I'm sure we could have made it work...if Jack hadn't happened.  But I can't imagine that doing our own thing would have been this great!