William's 3rd birthday

William had been anticipating his birthday since Henry's birthday back in May. We told him that he had to wait for Mommy's and then Daddy's birthday. And then it would be his birthday. Father's Day really threw him off. He thought for sure that his birthday was so soon! Once he finally understood that father's day wasn't Daddy's birthday, he started looking forward to David's birthday. With about a month or so to go until his birthday, we made a paper chain that counted down to both David's and then William's birthday. He LOVED it and was so excited to remove a link each day. Since we knew he really understood birthdays this year, we wanted to make it extra special.


William awoke to balloons hanging in his room. He was pretty surprised!

He then got to open one present. 

Happy Birthday, Little Pookie!!!
We'd checked this one out from the library and he loved it. So we decided to add it to his collection.
He was thrilled! 

He was even more excited when he ran out into the living room and saw all the balloons and streamers!! 

Henry was enthralled with all the balloons. 

The boys loved playing with the balloons and streamers in their room.
They spent lots of time in there giggling and playing together.

After breakfast, we packed up and went to the zoo. Since we went for Henry's birthday William had been looking forward to going for his birthday! We saw all William's favorite things (except for the train).


The boys checked out their favorite pachyderm.

Zuri- the baby elephant!

Henry LOVES elephants. 

We went to the bird show. William really adores this. He'll even play bird show at home sometimes.

Don't let this face fool you!

He was very excited to be there watching all his favorite birds - especially Poco!


Next up was the carousel!
No trip to the zoo would be complete without a ride on the carousel.
William chose the rhino. 

And Henry chose the gorilla in honor of his cousin, Anthony, who loves gorillas.


William wanted to pose with the T-Rex (or Buddy as he called him).
He really enjoyed the dinosaurs at the zoo. They are gone now. 

Playing on the tigers. 

This was hilarious! We watched this giraffe for several minutes.
 It was just too funny watching him eat and spit his food out on this sign. 

The boys loved it!

We headed home shortly after lunch so we could get ready for William's birthday party.
I made 3 homemade pizzas - 2 pepperoni and 1 BBQ Chicken.
Grandma Dougal, Nathan, Kat and her 3 kids, and William's great Grandma and Grandpa came for the party.

After our delicious dinner, it was present time!!!

William loved all his presents!!! Thanks to everyone for your generosity!

Next up: ice cream cake!!! 

I'm pretty sure William joined in as we sang happy birthday to him.

William really loved his 3rd birthday. Birthdays are so fun with kids!

I sure love you William! 

Your daddy loves you too!

We're so glad you had a very happy birthday!!!