Kellan's Third Birthday

Can you believe that Kellan is THREE? 

We can't.

It's crazy to think that when Oliver turned three, Kellan was only six weeks old.  Now, he's turning three himself.

His birthday was on a Friday so Mommy quickly ran home after work, picked up some balloons and placed all of the evening festivities in the living room.

That night, we went to our traditional Red Robin birthday dinner. 

To tell you how far we have come in one year, we didn't go to Red Robin for Kellan's second birthday because he was a force to be reckoned with in a public restaurant a year ago so we completely opted out.  This year, we opted in full speed ahead.

He was SO excited for his #1 birthday dinner wish, Mac and Cheese!

This Mac and Cheese was worth TWO THUMBS UP!

or one REALY BIG thumbs up!

After dinner, they brought Kellan's birthday sundae (plus a second one that I requested for Oliver).

The waiter showed up with two sundaes and a singing crew only to find Kellan's seat empty.

You know, when you've got to go, you've got to go.

Yes, he was in the bathroom

When we came back, we stayed put until the waiter came back, even though Kellan thought that he needed to go potty again.  For the record, he went three times during dessert and didn't actually "go" until we got home.

He was thrilled to have a birthday sundae all to himself.

His new thing is to cover his face in embarrassment.

Clearly, his older brother doesn't have an embarrassed bone in his body for the birthday singers wishing Kellan a happy birthday.

His birthday dinner dessert wish was to have a sundae wish a cherry on top.

His wish was Red Robin's command and they delivered.

Next up, the whole sundae.

"It's COOOOLLLLDDDDD"

We didn't think that Oliver could eat his whole dessert and before we knew it, it was gone.  

Good thing Kellan is still light on eating his dessert so that we could swipe a few bites from him.

Next year, Mommy and Daddy may be sharing one for themselves while the boys eat their whole sundae.

When we came home, it didn't take long for Kellan to discover his birthday loot from Mommy and Daddy and family who had shipped gifts in.

First up, the one that Mommy attached his balloons to.

Nana hit the jackpot with mini oreos.  How can he say no-thank-you to Oreos.  How can we deny him of Oreos on his birthday?

There were tons of great gifts for him to open.

Who ya lookin' at Willis?

Hooray for new books from Cousin Rio.

Kellan kept the line going to Daddy to open the packaging.

Kellan has a great birthday complete with a cupcake party at school, a Red Robin party for dinner, gifts that night and a Face Time date with his birthday cousin, William.  Happy Third Birthday to William as well!!

The next day was Saturday and birthday party day.

For the second year in a row, Kellan wanted a Thomas the Train cake.

Mommy made brownies for adults who may want a sweet treat as well.

Once Kellan discovered the cake, he was not far from it until we ate it.

Oliver kept a close eye as well.

The birthday cake stare down, just in case Thomas tried to ride away.

For Kellan's party, we had back yard splash fun.  We kept it low key and kept it to kids who are Kellan's friends and about his age.  He even had two of his Primrose buddies in attendance, which he loved and wasn't sure about all at the same time.  It seemed to be a tad confusing to him as to why they were in our house.

From the beginning of his time at Primrose, he has been buddies with Brenden.  Brenden had his Daddy opening bubbles within moments of their arrival.

Stephen and Kellan have been in class together since last summer and they have become good pals too.

Brenden loved the water.  I'm surprised that he's not still out in it now.

Brendan and Steven splashing around.

Kellan was a bit shy during his party and kept to himself for quite a while.  Oliver was similar at his third birthday party.  I'm sure at his four year old birthday it will be a much different story.

Or... maybe he was just plotting his attack?

Not so friendly at your own birthday party but who doesn't love a squire gun that is as big as you are?

Luckily, his friends didn't even notice the squirting gun amongst all of the slipping and sliding they were doing.

Miss Samantha was there and as always, pretty in pink.  

It was finally time for pizza and all of the kids were saddled up at the table.

Mr Cool Dude himself held down the head of the table.

The birthday gang.

From left: Oliver, Stephen, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Owen, Cole, Brenden, Kellan.

Next up, it was FINALLY time for cake.

Kellan had been waiting hours for this big moment.

Once again, the Happy Birthday song brought out his shy side.

He was all smiles and giggles under those hands.

In one quick sweep, the wish was made and the candles were out.

Kellan dove right into his chocolate cupcake.

Oliver was loving his as well.

Cole taught us all how to eat a cupcake without getting our hands dirty.

Stephen was loving his first school friend birthday party.  It was a first for all three of the Primrose buddies.

It's always a pleasure to have Miss Samantha at the parties.

As well as Samantha's little sister Kaitlyn.

Kaitlyn just turned four last month.

Mr Owen was loving his cupcake too.

Finally, Oliver headed out to play with his cake decoration Thomas and his friends in the water. 

Maybe he just didn't want to get too far from the cake. 

Really, we should have had cake first.

When the party was winding down, I found the Martin and Hamilton boys bellied up to the bar.

After everyone left and before Kellan took a much needed nap, he got to dig into his gifts.

Kellan got some awesome stuff from his friends and we quickly took it all inside before the rain came in.

Inside, Kellan was playing Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates.

Argh Matey!

After a first week of school for both boys and a busy birthday celebration for Kellan, the boys took a much needed nap and even Mommy relaxed on the couch for a few hours.  Once Kellan got up and discovered Mommy on the couch with a blanket, he was quick to jump in for a snuggle.

When Oliver got up a short time later, he was anxious to jump in for a snuggle as well.

Happy Birthday, Kellan!

Wow!  THREE!!

This year is going to be great and we can't wait to see what fun adventures are in store for you.

We love you to pieces!