Valentine's Day 2013

Today was such a sweet day with my Valentines.

Yesterday, Patrick and Finnegan spent hours addressing their cards to all their classmates.  Patrick chose Batman Valentines and Finn chose Cars.

Finn took an especially long time with his cards.  When I saw the finished product, I understood why.  For every girl, he wrote his name in "flowers".  He told me, "it's cause Girls like Flowers on Valentine's Day, Mom"

This morning we had a special Valentine's Day Breakfast

Complete with heart pancakes, pink lemonade with heart ice cubes and treats

 Gill left early, as the Hawk Dads had a special carline planned.  Then the big guys got ready for their day, complete with their valentines and mailboxes.

 Sully had a special morning at preschool.  We brought in cards for his class and treats for his class party.  As a special surprise, PopPop came to Sully's Valentine's Party - he was so happy!

After preschool, Sully and I stopped by Nannie's house to give her a special surprise before heading home.  "Captain Heartbreak" sure made her smile!

 Happy Valentine's Day!

Sully's 3rd Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Sully's 3rd Birthday with family and friends at Gymboree.

The theme was Cars, specificially his favorite car, Mater!

The room was decked out with all things cars, even a special Tow Mater sign 

made just for Sully by Patrick, Finn and Daddy.

 Sully was all smiles and had such a blast playing with all his friends.

Our favorite Teacher, Ms. Kia, planned all Cars themed activities for the party.

Mater's Weigh Station

 Parachute Time

 Before we knew it, playtime was over and it was time for cake

 Make a wish, Sully!

Yes, we did cut into Mater, and he was delicious!

Happy Birthday, Sullivan!  We love you!

Sullivan's 3rd Birthday

I don't know how it happened, but our littlest boy turned three years old!  

Sullivan's 3rd Birthday Celebration started yesterday with a party at preschool.

I brought juice boxes and a Lightning McQueen cupcake-cake to his class, 

Sully and his friends were all so excited for the treats.

This morning, we had a special family Birthday Breakfast before the big guys went to school.  Sully asked for donuts - so that's what we enjoyed!  Patrick and Finnegan had each purchased a special gift for Sully and they were so proud to give it to him.

After Daddy and brothers went off, Sully and I headed to meet Jo, Lil and the babes for another celebration.  Sweet Lil gave Sully his birthday present, and lots of hugs.

 Later, we met up with Nannie and Pop Pop for mini-bowling and bouncing in the bounce houses.

 After wearing himself out bouncing, Nannie and Pop Pop took us for a special birthday lunch before we went home.

Sully ended his day at the elementary school Valentine's Day Dance!  That's right, why act like a three year old when you can dance with six year olds?!?!

Happy Birthday, sweet Sullivan.  

You are such a bright, funny and kind little boy.  

I'm so happy to have spent such a special day with my big boy!

Masterpiece Monday

Last week, Sully started classes at Noah's Art.

We were excited to begin and it really caught Sully's attention.  

The theme for the day was "Orange" and "Rectangles"

The teacher read a story about a cat and it's favorite color and then we got to work.

 We mixed red and yellow, put orange stripes on a cat, 

raced trucks in paint and even made a "pumpkin"

 All while sitting across from Liliana!!

We had a fun time in class today 

and I really think Sully will enjoy this new art school!

Flash-Forward Friday

This week Sullivan and I went to school to have lunch with Finn and Patrick.

It occurred to me, as Sully walked in (lunch box in hand) that it won't be long before he's having lunch in that cafeteria every day.

 It feels like time is going by so fast.  Our littlest one so desperately wants to do everything his big brothers are doing, and for the most part he can.  

I know they will always make room for him at the lunch table.