Liam's birthday

Happy Birthday to Liam!  He turned 3 last week on April 24th and we were able to celebrate his birthday that evening.  He woke up to balloons in his room, which was very exciting.  We also let him open birthday cards that morning, which he didn't think was as exciting.  That afternoon, I made his cake and decorated with some more balloons and streamers.  Liam really likes Ben 10 right now, so I tried to make a cake that looked like the Ben 10 watch (omnitrix).  The boys thought I did a pretty good job-or they may have been excited that there was cake, not sure.  I also made cupcakes because Ewan invited the kids in the neighborhood over.  After a dinner of corndogs (for the kids) and tacos (for the grown-ups), it was time to party!

Liam opened one present, and he was done.  What I am not showing in these photos are the pcitures of the all the other kids openin the rest of Liam's presents.  They were pretty excited about the toys he got.

Got himself a new Ben 10 "watch"

He also got a new cape and mask, some superhero toys and a veggietale video.  In Liam's perfect world, I think he would have taken all evening to open his presents, enjoying each one for a while before opening the next.  That would have been torture to everyone else, and Liam didn't seem to mind that other kids opened his presents.

traditional "baby" picture-Liam was not a fan

so, I didn't get to hold my baby boy like a baby, but I still got my photo

 

Liam is a sweet, cuddle-y little boy.  He loves to try to run with the bigger kids.  Right now, he's into dressing up pretending he's a superhero.  He still loves his blankie and is a thumbsucker.  All signs point to him being a leftie, too, but he does do some things right-handed.  He is also a boy that knows what he wants and doesn't like when Mommy or Daddy don't agree with his decisions.  He loves to sing and I love hearing his sweet voice.  He enjoys going to preschool and really likes go to chapel to sing.  He knows all his letters and numbers and shapes.  He can count to 14 without missing a number.  He is surprisingly good with my phone and likes to try and play the games.  He is sleeping in the same room with his brothers now.  He was so excitied to make that move to be included with them.  But, man, when the mood hits, he sure knows how to push his brothers' buttons.  His favorite foods right now are fruits and veggies.  He doesn't eat a lot of meat by choice.  Of course snack foods are a favorite food, too.  He is such a joy!  I can't believe he is 3 already! 

We went to the doctor for his check-up last Thursday, and he is looking good!  He weighed 37.4 pounds and was 40 inches tall (both in the 95th percentile).  (this is right in the mix with where his brothers were at this age)

So happy birthday Liam!  We love you so much!