Our Family Chronicles: The BIG 3!

Our big boy has turned 3! It is hard for me to imagine a time without this amazing child and this year has been one I will never forget. I was able to spend the time with Jayden in Hawaii and as a stay at home mom. We have had so many wonderful memories. Some are listed below

Enjoyed reading the Sea Horse Book..over & over
Made many new friends
Saw our first sea turtle
Visited the beach--a lot
Learned how to recognize his names and others
Took swimming lessons without mommy or daddy in the water
Introduced to Thomas the Train and now obsessed with Thomas the train
Loved Leap Frog Letter Factory
Played ball with Lanie in the backyard
Welcomed many visitors to his new home in Hawaii
Played at the park a lot
Got to feed and touch a dolphin
Saw his first Monk Seal
Enjoyed doing puzzles on his own
Learned the 50 states and can place them on a map (like a puzzle).
Was Elmo for Halloween and so much fun saying "trick or treat"
Still did not enjoy sitting on Santa's lap
Met the Easter Bunny
Enjoyed Thomas the Trains Day Out with family in Wisconsin
Still just a little too small to ride the bumper cars...next year
Watched Fireworks on the beach and loved them
Saw his first whale with Grandma & Grandpa Teska
Learned his way around the Honolulu Zoo and can be a tour guide
Meerkats running made him laugh out loud
Fell in love with Dole Whip
Developed a very strong sense of direction
Started Preschool and loved it
Became a Big Brother

We were not able to throw a big party for Jayden this year as we would have liked to but we did have some fun. To start JJs birthday, we went to Chuck E Cheese with his best friend Sophia. My mom was in Hawaii and was able to watch Taylor so we could have some fun with the birthday boy!
Below are some pictures of the fun!

JJ playing with his new remote controlled car. He loves it! Thank you Sophia, Auntie Karena & Uncle Matt for joining us for the day.

The next morning was JJ's birthday. I loved it this year because he actually understood it was his birthday....he asked for cake.

He woke up to balloons and streamers.

When Daddy got home from work, we had some cake.

We were a little messy...notice the new shirt

Below are pictures and a video of JJ opening presents throughout the week. Thank you to everyone who sent presents and birthday wishes. He is one spoiled little boy!