Yes, I realize I am two months behind on this, but again...better late than never! We had a wonderful birthday celebration this year, and we were so blessed that Nana and Papa Blossom, Grandma and Papa Busch, Aunt Sandy, cousin Addison, and Uncles Tim, Rick and Jerry could all come to Columbia to celebrate the big day! Of course, all Clay could talk about leading up to the party was that "Rick is coming to my house!" He loves all of his family, but certainly seems to have an extra-special attachment to Uncle Rick. Too funny! I will let most of the photos tell the story...
Getting ready to blow out the candles on his "Buzz and Woody" cake (Toy Story). Of course, Uncle Rick is sitting right next to him!
Clay and cousin Addison wanted to wear cowboy gear, and they were both getting in the spirit! Addison makes such a cute cowgirl!
Hamming it up some more!
Clay had fun scoping out the party hats! Such a fun time!
New cowboy boots! Jackpot! Thanks, Nana and Papa! His old boots were getting pretty tight and small, so it was good timing for a new pair. He wears them nearly every day, and I think it's the only pair of shoes he has actually worn out. Love my little cowboy!
A Buzz Lightyear! Thanks, Aunt Sandy and Addison! I know I didn't get pictures of all the gifts, but he loved every one of them. Thank you to everyone!
A "real" horse that is now named "Orb" (after the most recent Kentucky Derby winner). Apparently it will only make noises 800-something times, but I'm pretty confident we have beat that record. He often sleeps with it in his bed at night, and as he is going to sleep, we hear random horse noises. Precious!
Here is the sweetest cowgirl ever!
Clay was pretty pumped about his guitar - he likes to sing and play, generally to the tune of "ABC's" or "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." I didn't realize he would be quite as excited about the guitar, but he sure is. He gets a very serious face while playing - no goofing off while making music!
Woody!! Woo hoo! Thanks again to everyone who helped us celebrate - it was a wonderful day and so much fun to have family over.
Clay also got to celebrate at his preschool, First Discoveries, with Matt and Annette Bloomfield. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such wonderful people to take care of, love, and teach our little boy. We are constantly amazed at the things he learns and the good habits he develops there. We also enjoy lots of photos from his time there! Here are just a few from his birthday:
Clay got to wear the special birthday hat, and sat next to best buddy, Eli! These two seem inseparable at times!
I know this is hard for most everyone to believe, but he was very excited about showing off lots of emotion. Annette told me he just kept having fun showing his different faces.
Angry...
Happy...
Mad...
Silly...
And thinking. This boy is certainly a thinker! I just love seeing his many sides and emotions - he is quite good at expressing them :) I hope this gives you a glimpse into the adorable 3-year old character we get to share our lives with!
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