The 3rd Birthday, a story told in pictures.

[mizarchivist]

Our hero, the Crime Fighter woke up earlier than we would have liked... and horked on our bed. Snot-only. He does that. It meant he won TV time after the sheets got changed, because 5am is too soon. This activity was not documented. You are welcome.

Once up and adults were up, he noticed, there were  presents.


After a bit of playing, The Crime Fighter and his parents headed to the Children's Museum... Dash contemplated future learning opportunities along the way...


It was Free Day at the museum, so it took us a while to get in. There was some leaping .

Not pictured: dancing cockatoo and taiko drummers (one of whom, my old Bollywood instructor)

Then once inside, there was madness! Chaos! Construction vehicles!


And all sorts of fun. We managed not to lose him once.


After all that fun, we refueled...


But failed to nap. Sleep is for the weak.


There was a bit more tea party for dinosaurs, then red_canna and the boys played with us at the playground.


And introduced us to the kitten.


While I got a massage, the guys made dinner happen. I got home to find our awesome neighbor had brought a cake home in honor of the day. He was so excited, he lost his hands for a little while (as seen here)

Turns out the gummi bears were the best bit. I know, you are shocked.

I had already made a cake, but this one was for the following day ... I ran out of icing, but at least there was a duck.


After a bath and a talk with the grandparents (not shown)

Bed time.

Good night, 3 year old, good night.

Today we had a minimalist party at the splash park. I think everyone had a good time. Even me!

Comments

[veek.livejournal.com]

Yaaaay for Crime Fighter! Yay for THREE! He's a wonderful kid, and it's always a joy to see you all. The party was fabulous. :)

[mizarchivist]

And I forgot to give you the shoes. Foo. Lovely to see you!!
Yay 3...

Yay!

[drwex]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm sorry I could not be there to help celebrate and photograph.

[lifecollage.livejournal.com]

The story in pix is an awesome one - huzzah for excellent birthdays and parties!

[aint-it-hard.livejournal.com]

Great review in images...

[pisicutsa.livejournal.com]

Love the tea set! Never too early to start a proper tea tradition!

[mizarchivist]

We may have to take it on our adventure. Don't you think??

[pisicutsa.livejournal.com]

Yes! Does he have any plastic noms to serve with it or is this purely a beverage based meal?

[mizarchivist]

He does not yet have plastic noms. I let him use it for dinner last night, though.

[beowabbit]

Hooray! Happy birthday to him!

[mizarchivist]

Thanks!