Kyson Xavier is now 3 years old! He has been a little sick during the last couple of days, so he was tired but still handled all of the commotion like a champ! It is so fun to see how his little personality has bloomed- he is really growing up and maturing. More than once I've cringed, waiting for the tantrum, and instead he has complied happily. His speech has improved 100000 fold in the last year, we are so proud of him in every way! He is our little sweetheart- always complimenting everyone and taking care of us. His favorite color is still green and he LOVES super heroes.

Here he is on the morning of his birthday with his balloons- ready to fly away!

He opened his gifts from Kaden and Mia that morning too-

He was SO excited when he opened this one from Mia

Mom & Dad got him a Thomas mega blocks set- he played with it for a long time! I like new toys as much as the kids since they are occupied :)
On Saturday we had his party- here he is excited to get started on the presents

Grandma Carolyn gave him this magnadoodle and a Dr.'s kit

Grandma & Grandpa Kent gave him this SUPER cute dinosaur book- it had these googly eyes that really surprised him when he opened it. They also gave him an awesome robot.

Uncle Cam got him a Batmobile! Nana & Papa got the Joker's Lair. (Seen below)

He wanted a Spiderman cake this year- I went a sort of lazy route but he loved it!

We had to bring the cake to him- he wouldn't stop playing with his stuff!

Uncle Derek got him the coveted Spiderman mask. Aunt Erica got him some fruit snacks and a card good for a trip to the zoo with her.

Here he is- pretty happy, I think!

So that's that! Whew long post- but lots of fun!!! Thanks to everyone for the great gifts and your time- he is sure loved.

I had to sneak this picture of Mia here- when I took it I thought her finger was in her mouth....NOPE! This makes me laugh every time I see it :)

So Tyler had a work trip to a United Way training in Orlando and we were lucky enough to be able to add me on to his trip- work paid for my plane ticket and 2 nights of hotel, and we got the corporate rate for our extra nights too- so my WONDERFUL Grandma and Mother took care of the kiddos so I could go! We have not had a vacation just us in about 6 years!

So here we are tired on the bus to the hotel

Here is Tyler with Tony! Yeah they're tight like that ;)

Here is the view from our balcony- the resort had 5 pools! I LOVED it!

Here is Tyler at the pool, trying out my nook

We are the most evil parents and went to Disney World without our kids...I KNOW! But the training was right in the park at the resort and we couldn't go all that way and not go!

So here we are posing with a Buzz statue at Downtown Disney

And me kissing a pirate- I knew Kaden would get a kick out of this.

The pic in front of Cinderella's castle at the Magic Kingdom

It was really fun and good to get away with Tyler. It also made me REALLY want to take the kids to D-Land next year...hopefully we can make it happen!

Ok I haven't had much to blog about lately- we've been enjoying the intermittent good weather and hanging out- but I DO have lots of cute pictures that I MUST share! So here's is a smattering of pics from the last few weeks:

Mom sandwich!

Fun at Grandma Carolyn's

Grandma spoiled them and took them to Chuck E Cheese

Iron-Mia

Happy Kaden!

Mia LOVED this and cried when we had to go without it :)

We hang out with Grandma a lot while Kaden's in school

Happy Mia reading a book in my bed

Mia took a tumble at a friend's, but she's OK!

Tyler trying out a sweet ride...

I have SUPER kids

SOCCER is here again! With Grandpa Kent- who almost never misses a game :)

It's so funny, Kaden sprouted up the most out of his team over the winter...

Some cool games at first but it's getting nicer...

Mia vanquished her enemies! She has to do whatever the boys are doing.

We have been busy lately- Mia took her first swim lessons, Kaden started soccer, Kyson exited speech therapy and will soon turn 3! Darci and Ty had a getaway/work trip...so excited for the rest of summer!

We returned from our trip on Mother's Day and I couldn't have been happier! I missed my kids a lot- even if it was nice to relax. They were SO excited to see us and when I got home they had the cutest gifts for me- Nana and Grandma helped them each pick out some gifts- earrings from the boys and a wallet from Mia (thanks!) and then Kaden had made this paper "me" at school- it was SO adorable! The card says, "Best Mom: She helps me reach what I can't reach. I love her sooo much because: She is beautiful! Love, Kaden" It was nice to know the kids love and appreciate me :) I also got my Nook for mother's day- but got it early to take on my trip!
It was also a blessing to be able to spend Mother's Day with MY mom! I have not done that in about 10 years since she lives so far away...I'm so happy she was able to come out and help and spend time with us all! I'm so glad we are friends, mom- you have always been there for me no matter what and I always know I can talk to you about anything.
LOVE YOU, MOM!
I also have to say I have a pretty great Mother-In-Law too! She is not mean or scary like I thought Mother-In-Laws were ;-) We like spending time with her. She loves my husband and kids and is a great mom and grandma. We LOVE you too, Diana!
And finally my Grandma Carolyn- she does SO much for us all- we will never be able to repay her. She is such a great example of service, patience, and love. She has been my stand-in mom for the last 10 years and I don't know what I'd do without her sometimes!!! We LOVE you, we LOVE you, we LOVE you GRANA!