Grayson is 3!

Having a birthday right after Thanksgiving and in the same month as Christmas can be tricky.  We are often traveling and visiting family for the holidays on Grayson's birthday.  While it allows us to be with family, it doesn't always allow for a birthday party that is just for him.  I really want my Grayson to feel that he is special and appreciated as much as any other child.  He has been such a blessing to our family.  He is the best little brother and friend to Mattox, the best big brother to Maggie who adores him, and just the funniest little guy these days.  He and Daddy have the most fun together.  This year, we didn't travel for Thanksgiving and just celebrated at home with our little family.  We had a special little celebration for you with your favorite PJ Masks characters.  We also met up with your Uncle and Aunt and cousin for a little joint birthday party and late Thanksgiving meal.  I hope you felt loved and celebrated on your special day as you are everyday.  

The birthday boy with his balloons and decorations. 

He was showing us his Catboy toy. 

Mommy made you a PJ Masks cake with the toys for you to keep.  I said the bright blue icing was the "splat" that the bad character throws at the superhero characters. 

Sweet beautiful boy

Getting ready to make a special wish.  Big brother Evan helped him. 

Blowing out his candle and then licking the icing off the bottom of it. 

Showing our blue tongues.

I think Gecko is his favorite so he was wearing green for him. 

He got some birthday cards and money in the mail from family.  

Opening his present. 

He got masks and capes so we dressed as the fearsome trio of Catboy, Owlette, and Gecko. 

Mattox insisted Maggie needed to be Owlette. 

Cute baby Owlette.  Her eyelashes really pop when wearing a mask. 

I was trying to demonstrate the costumes for Grayson to get him to wear them. 

We couldn't get Grayson in our picture.  Mattox and I did a costume swap. 

Awe, we finally got a little Catboy.  I just love him! 

And the cutest Gecko and Owlette.  

We celebrated cousin Grady's 7th birthday and Grayson's 3rd together.   I found Grady a Pokemon balloon. 

A festive birthday celebration at the Mexican restaurant. 

Daddy helped him blow out his candle. 

A picture with the siblings and cousin.   Brody and Grady are best pals. 

Grayson, 

You are such a bright little star who is bursting with personality and fun.  You are all boy and love to play rough.  We expect you will be the largest built man in our crew, and I expect you will be a bodyguard for your little sister.  I know that you have an amazing purpose to fulfill.  I often feel that your baby years flew by way too fast and that I didn't get nearly enough time to really cherish and enjoy them.  You were such a sweet, loving, and cuddly baby, and our time together was precious.  Now, I can barely get you to slow down for more gentle cuddle time at bedtime.  You show love by wrestling and playing rough most of the time.  You like to join in with your big brother's school lessons, and I know you are ready to go to school too.  We hope you can start preschool this year in our new home.  We love you to the moon and back and look forward to watching you grow and develop into an amazing little man with big dreams to fulfill!  

With all our hearts, 

Mommy and Daddy