11 October 2010

John Deere Birthday Party

Owen asked the "Birthday Fairies" for a John Deere Tractor birthday.
Man, did they ever deliver.....
The good news is - that everyone knows Owen to a "T".
"T" for Tractor, Trailer, Truck, Trains.... you see the pattern.
Since about 6 months ago, he has had this thing for John Deere tractors and has mentioned to just about everyone that he wants to be a Pumpkin Farmer when he grows up and wants to have John Deere tractors to do all the work in the fields.
Where does he come up with this stuff?

So, needless to say... now that the birthday party has happened and all the presents have arrived, we now have a lot of green and yellow tractors in our house. And an orange, kid sized excavator... and lots of things with trailers and big wheels. He also got some other really cool things like books and puzzles, games and a Stomp Rocket! (thanks aussies!)

And, in typical Dude fashion... he took it all in stride. There were more adults than kids at his party, and he couldn't have been happier. He didn't get overwhelmed with all the attention, and he didn't have any meltdowns. All in all  he did awesome. As usual.

Mama didn't really have time to take any photos at the party... (wonder why?)
But here are a few photos of Owen before the party - in all his Three Year Old glory.



10 October 2010

Happy Birthday Owen!

Dearest Owen,

Today, on October 10th, 2010 (10/10/10!) you are THREE.
What an awesome day to turn three...the stars are definitely aligned for you today.

You are amazing. Still our Little Dude... our Little Buddy....
our Little Man.
Each day you surprise us with something else, make us laugh, test our patience, and make us proud. It's hard to keep track of  all the amazing things that you do, all the while keeping you happy, challenged and well nourished.

But, that is our favorite job. It is what keeps us going. Makes us get out of bed everyday and make those hard decisions that help us to be good parents. We are trying. Really hard.

We love you Duderoo. Happy Birthday!
-Mama & Papa