Spencer is 3!

(I started this post back in October after Spencer's birthday the 22nd; I'm wondering when I'm going to get back into blogging.... Anyways on with the post!)

This boy loves birthdays. I remember back on my birthday he was constantly telling me happy birthday and wanting to sing to me. And no matter what the day or how close a birthday he'll ask me to sing happy birthday with him and when we get to the name part I let him fill it in with whoever he chooses. For all the reasons above, and more, I've been excited for his birthday. He is so fun to buy for and is so appreciative. I really struggled with what to get him this year. I wanted to get him something he wanted instead of what Jared wants. He really wants to be by Jared's side so whatever Jared's playing with he wants to play with. So what do I get? While Jared was in school a couple times I'd take him to several stores and look around and get a feel for what he'd like most. I was only sure of one thing but it was more than I wanted to spend, a train table with all the accessories and all:) From a little age he's showed more interest in trains than Jared has. And when asking him several times what he wanted he'd almost always go to trains. I almost bought a train table for the boys last Christmas but found their castles at a yard sale so took it back and saved the money. To say the least he loved it along with his brothers:)

Pancakes, whip cream and strawberries were his pick for breakfast (pictured in the background is Evan. We were lucky enough to have his family in town around his birthday:)

The day was spent playing with his toys and enjoying being home playing with his toys. For lunch we met up with Chris and did a quick visit to the zoo afterwards. Later Aunt Terri dropped by to give Spencer his gift:I thought I'd get away with not giving Spencer a birthday party but months before his birthday I knew I wasn't going to get away with not doing one. Without asking he'd make comments about when he was going to have his birthday party. The perfect solution presented itself; we switched nights for our little babysitting swap and had a little party with all those in the group. Below is the pinata I made:

Below is Audrey Fife before she broke the pinata. It didn't even make it through the round once. Last time I'd made a pinata we had to assist in breaking it.

Then Jared finished it off:

Spencer's request, Spider Man cake:

(Notice the sucker in hand)

The group watching a movie:

Happy birthday my little man. I love you!