We celebrated Alec's big number 3 this weekend! Matt and I are both in awe of the fact that our baby is 3, and also can't believe how truly grown-up and mature Alec really has become. He is a sweet, inquisitive, chatty, rambunctious, and funny and we couldn't love him any more. Number 3 was a little more relaxed than his last 2 birthdays, which we celebrated with big parties, but it was fun and special nonetheless. Grammy flew out on Sat morning to help Alec celebrate, and we started the weekend by baking and decorating his cake. Alec chose the cake, which was white with sprinkles in it, the frosting - which was pink, and of course the decorations - which were more sprinkles and 3 fish candles. A pretty funny cake for a boy turning 3, but Alec loves anything with pink frosting and sprinkles, so it was very fitting. He woke up early on Sun morning (he was totally excited for the bday celebration) and started the morning out going to Dunkin doughnuts with Dad, one of his favorite weekend activities. After a nice sugar filled breakfast we opened presents and then spent the next few hours assembling and playing with all of his new toys. We then headed over to 2Toots, a train restaurant that delivers food via a train for lunch. We met Mark, Christie and Alec's buddy Hayden for lunch, and the boys had a blast - and yes, lunch did end with a sprinkle cupcake. After a nap, Alec opted for mowing the lawn with Dad instead of going to the park, and then after more time playing with all his new stuff we made his b-day dinner. His request - flank steak and macaroni and cheese, and of course, we ended the day with his pink frosted b-day cake, which he thoroughly enjoyed. It was a very special day for us and we couldn't be happier or prouder parents of Alec. Thanks so much to all who sent b-day wishes and love and to everyone who has been a part of his life so far.
His cake
baking
licking scraps off the plate
frosting preview
Sprinkles, which Grammy brought with her from CO
The finished product
Breakfast of champions
Opening presents - Alec has mastered this and did all of his gifts by himself
Testing out the new toys
2 Toots
More b-day sweets
Learning how to blow out the candles
Pushing Daddy's mower, a new favorite thing to do
B-Day cake
The cake was a hit!
5 comments:
I couldn't agree more about all of Alec's attributes. He is a wonderful boy and it's such fun seeing him grow up and have new adventures. He'll just love the pictures of that pink sprinkle cake when he's about 32!!!!
Love, kisses, and hugs.
Drammy
Looks like a perfect birthday! Now I want donuts and funfetti cake.
Can Alec plan my next birthday party? That is the exact cake I would chose and I can think of no better breakfast than donuts!
Looks like a great 3rd b-day! Tell Alec we send lots of love and hope he is stomping away with his rockets:)
Bub was excited to read about the boys 3rd birthday. Looking forward to more fun adventures together!
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