The Boy Turns 3

Shawn turned 3 on the 17th and it was three years ago today that we brought him home from the hospital. Jon and I had both just graduated from BYU before Shawn was born. We moved to Boise when he was only 3 weeks old. Shawn has lived in 4 different homes already and we hope to stay put for a long time now.

Shawn is such a sweet boy and we love watching him learn and grow. He can definitely be a terror and sometimes I think he is going to cause my insanity, but for the most part he is a really really good kid.

Shawn loves to go to the park, read books, color, play toys, ride bikes, go to nursery, and take baths. One of his favorite things is to help me clean. He has his own little vacuum and broom and he loves to wipe down the toilet. Wouldn't that be great if that lasted and he got really good at it.

We love Shawn and we are glad that he had a very happy birthday. In fact, he has informed me several times that he is ready for another birthday.

The festivities started with a trip to Build-A-Bear the day before the big day

He picked out the cheapest bear, but made up for it with accessories His favorite part of the experience....giving the bear a bath. He kept going back to give him another bath. Even after we had paid and were leaving the store, he ran back for one more bath. Grandpa K. helped him get the bear all clean and ready to go. Thanks Grandma Robyn and Grandpa for "Buzz Bear". He loves it and sleeps with it every night (after he has dressed him in pajamas, of course) My first attempt at fondant. Shawn wanted to know why I put "owie things" in his cake. Some of the decorations

Hardest part of the evening.....trying to get all the kids to sit down so we could see the presents and take pictures. :)

Little James was more excited about all the presents than Shawn was

Enjoying his cake

The sandbox was a big hit

Shawn loved pin-the-tail on the donkey. I think he put 10 of the 20 tails on the poster.

Jack, Shawn, Aunt Tiff, and Donald Duck

He loves Mickey Mouse!

Testing out the new scooter and helmet

I can't believe he is 3