Rhett's Birthday Part 2: Actual Day

The day started out with some fun paper garlands and a new play tunnel. Once his eyes adjusted to the lights, he was so excited to begin his day! Pretty much the theme of the day was trying to get him to stop playing with whatever toy was new and get him to move to the next thing. And so it was with this tunnel. He loved it and didn't want to eat breakfast because he just wanted to keep playing. We even got Bruno to go through once we enticed him with dog food.




We spent the morning doing normal things: playing and then some grocery shopping. Chuck took the day off (!) so he got to help in all endeavors. It was really great having his help and plus, we both like him and it was great that he got to spend the entire birthday with us. After grocery shopping we had a short break before our next thing so we took advantage of the dry weather (we woke to a thunderstorm) and did a birthday photo shoot. Does this picture look familiar? It should. See here and here.


After nap, we did some weeding until it was time for Rhett's local grandparents to come join our party. We started by opening gifts. Rhett loved every single thing he was given, except maybe the clothes. And the big boy underwear. But otherwise, everything was a home run. Have I mentioned how much he loves "bug cars?" Well, he does.


I made him a fishing game that he seemed to enjoy. He'd catch the fish and then deliver them to his grandpa. I need to make some sort of creel now.


His three-year-old fingers and hands weren't quite able to get it, but he did get better the more he fished!


After presents we ate the meal he requested: noodles with white sauce and cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. We also had asparagus, but I'm pretty sure he had only the required two bites and focused on the noodles.


He was blowing out candles before we had a chance to even sing to him, so we had a few different takes.


It was a great day. And now I have a three-year-old! Hooray for growing up!