Easter

TJ- "first it was Ben's birthday, then TJ's, now Mia's. Next Keaton and Tom" (big sigh)...
E - "what's wrong?"
TJ-"it's hard work being 3 at school"

Since we had TJ's birthday party a week early, on TJ's real birthday the neighborhood had an Easter egg hunt - what a fun way to celebrate being three!

Sometimes its hard to be patient when you can see all the eggs in front of you.

Bubbe and GrandDaddy came down and helped search for eggs...

TJ found lots of eggs...

and of course lots of candy!

We also went to TJ's favorite restaurant Figo Pasta and then had cupcakes afterwards.

On Saturday night we dyed Easter eggs

Things got pretty messy...

but it was a lot of fun...

and TJ enjoyed dying the eggs...

 but did not want to eat them.

Easter!

TJ was very dapper Easter morning with a new hat from his God parent!

and a matching bow-tie!

He enjoys helping J during the service and shaking hands with everyone

He also enjoyed his second Easter egg hunt at the church!

Happy Easter!

Birthday Party!!!

TJ's Awesome Purple Party!!!

When E and J asked TJ what he wanted to do for his birthday or what kind of party he wanted- his response every time was a "purple party"!!!

TJ's music teacher Mr.Michael came and played a "rock" concert for his party! TJ and his friends wore purple and danced up a storm!

This is TJ's purple birthday shirt - E had a hard time getting a picture of it from all the dancing!

Everyone was so busy dancing and singing that there wasn't time to open presents at the party. After a  nap TJ opened his birthday presents at home. This was the first time he really understood and got into opening presents - he thought it was great!

It was a very fun birthday party and a great day. It is hard to believe that in less than a week our TJ will be THREE!!!

School Fun!

These are just some various pictures that TJ's preschool has sent us recently.

Big Boy Bed

TJ reached his goal of 10 days without a diaper- and so it was time for a big bed!

Testing out the beds was most important!

TJ picked out a car rug for his new big boy room and car bedding.

Then he helped take apart his crib

With a little help from J

Then "finally" his new bed was built

"Hey, what's in here (hehehe) - My FEET are in here" (hehehe) 

It was a very exciting day and night!

January & February 2016

2016 has been off to a great start (despite E loosing the password to this blog!)

There was a little bit of snow, but sadly not enough to build a snowman.

There has been lots of Samson kisses, with the most patient greyhound in the world.

TJ and his best friend on a school field trip to see a play called "Bucket of Blessings"

A friend's birthday party - the three amigos have been buddies since day one of preschool!

TJ and another friend after music class! 

TJ helped to decorate Omi's birthday cake and also enjoyed helping her eat it!

TJ continues his love of music!

and his new love of turning everything into a "light saber" 

It's hard to believe but E&J are in the process of planning TJ's 3rd birthday! He has ask for a "Purple Party" (his new favorite color)  - everyone will wear purple and Mr. Michael (who wrote the music for the Pete the Cat books) is playing a concert! We can't wait!