Noah Turns 3!

Noah, George and the birthday donut

On Wednesday, April 4, Noah celebrated his 3rd birthday! Since it was a mere 3 days after his big party, he was still in the birthday mood that Monday and Tuesday, too. In short, we pretty much celebrated his birthday week!

His super special third birthday started out with a chocolate donut. He loves the phrase, "I'm hungry." Then usually adds, "for chocolate," "for donuts," or "for marshmallows." So Daddy surprised him with the requested donut. He also got to open 1 of his presents in the morning before Daddy headed off to work. A giant Curious George stuffed animal. He and George were inseparable all day (and everyday since).

Once Daddy was out the door, so were the rest of the gang. We headed to Monkey Joe's for some birthday jumping. We had been there for Noah's 2nd birthday and several times since, and he was always very timid. Apparently he had some birthday confidence and was making friends with everyone he met, and was jumping and sliding by himself. George, of course, also jumped. As soon as we left, Noah informed me that he missed Monkey Joe's and thought we should head back after our nap.

Noah chose his favorite lunch. Milkshake and fries. Luckily, I had pumped him full of fruit and cheese and crackers while he was jumping, or else his whole day might have been devoid of nutrition of any kind.

Noah, George, Daddy and the Cupcake Truck!

Once lunch and naps were over, we were in the car once again to meet Dave at work with a special surprise. The Cupcake Truck! Dia Doce is a local gourmet cupcakery in mobile form. They recently won the show Cupcake Wars and have become a semi-regular visitor to SEI. We love days when Daddy brings home cupcakes, but it was super special to go and see Daddy and eat cupcakes from the big truck. Noah was in heaven. He and Daddy shared a stout cupcake outside in the sun and Noah picked a lemon lavendar cupcake to take home for later that night.

Noah also got to pick his favorite dinner. Ham, Cars macaroni and cheese, and peas. We picnicked outside in the backyard and ran around until it was time for more cupcakes. (Note: Noah only ever eats a half cupcake max at a time, so please don't think we let him eat way too much cake. But even if we would have, we are A-ok with it for one day!).

Noah's favorite part of the birthday festivities may be the singing!

Noah got to open his presents, a book entitled Curious George Flies A Kite and his very own angry birds kite. We had some twilight kite flying and then it was time for bed.

All in all, a pretty awesome 3 year old birthday if we do say so ourselves!
Happy Birthday, Noah!!