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Mason Turns 3

I am so seriously behind when it comes to posting.  So much has happened in the last few months that I haven't had much of a chance to sit down and document it.  Rather than chronologically updating (which would be my preference) I will come current with each child.  Maybe that will be a little less overwhelming!

On June 5th, Mason turned 3!  This is the first year he kind of got the whole birthday thing and it just so happened that his birthday fell on a Sunday.  So, we spent Saturday doing the fun stuff.




Planet Play was the perfect place to celebrate a fun little 3-yr-old.  Mason enjoyed mini bowling, glow-in-the-dark golf, games, rides, prizes and pizza. 


On Sunday, his REAL birthday, we celebrated with white donuts, cousins, balloons, baseball, bubbles, presents and dirt cake.


I had a really great apple tree and some perfect evening light to capture some cute shots of Mason.  The only problem, I didn't have a very cooperative subject!  This was the best I could do!

The best gift of all ended up being the the jeep that used to belong to a small little Stockton.  For years is has been "broken down" in the garage.  Mason thought it was something you sat in and pretended to drive.  How excited he was when we popped a brand new battery in that thing and showed him how to make it go.  A month later he still asks to ride the jeep all day long!


Mason's favorites at age 3...Spongebob Squarepants, Cars, Toy Story, powdered sugar donuts, Danimal Smoothies, peanut butter sandwiches with the crust cut off (all day long), strawberry milk, chicken nuggets, "Old" McDonald's playland, playing games, playing hit, riding his bike, anything outside.

Interesting tidbits:*Mason is ALWAYS wearing socks.  He hates to have bare feet.
*He can get out of his car seat by himself but can't quite get in.
*He has a certain spot on the couch that is only his.  He gets mad if anyone else sits there.
*He is a little bit chicken when it comes to swimming.  He hates to put his head underwater.
*He is SUPER SOCIAL.  He will play with anyone and really likes to recruit baseball dads to play with him.
*He never sleeps in even if he stays up late.
*Mason has one special blanket that he lays over his pillow to sleep on.  Luckily, he doesn't have to take it places with him.
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Ethan said…
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July 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Ang said…
Man! I keep forgetting to see if Ethan is logged in before I comment. Let's try this again:

Hooray! A new Jenny post! I can't believe your baby is already three. He's so dang cute. I love three year olds.
July 15, 2011 at 8:04 AM
brees said…
What a cutie! We were just talking about Mason and Stockton. We some the 2 of them at the park and I commented that next summer that would be Jackson and Boston, I can't wait!! Happy Birthday to your to cute guys!!
July 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Sherrie said…
What a darling boy! I love all the pictures. He has the cutest smile!
Happy Birthday Mason!!
July 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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