A Birthday Letter to My Son

Dearest Peyton,

Today is your 3rd birthday!  It is so hard to believe how fast you have grown.  I look at all your birthday pictures and I am so amazed at how different you look every year.  You are growing up so fast. 

This time three years ago, I became a new Mom to the most amazing little boy.  You are so bright, fun-loving and beautiful in so many ways.  I am so lucky to be your Mommy.   This time three years ago I was so surprised that it was time for your arrival.  I didn't even have all your clothes washed yet!!  I still had three weeks to go!  But you came and to me that was the best thing.  You came unexpected and that was almost as good as just going into labor.  It was a wonderful surprise and it just made me cherish your face even more when I saw it for the first time. 

I love you my little man.  Happy 3rd birthday!!

Love, Mommy

Toy Overload

A couple of hours after Peyton's party we headed over to Troy's for some boiled shrimp and to watch the Saints play in the playoffs.  Peyton made friends quickly with the ladies at the shrimp boil and played with all his new toys with them.  He was very cute!!  But.... unfortunately the game was not a good one and the Saints lost but we still had a good time.  Afterwards we headed home and Peyton was on toy overload and stayed up to 10:00 playing and acting silly by making his hair stand up with his birthday balloons.  Gotta love that hair!!  :)

Peyton's 3rd Birthday Bash

Today we celebrated Peyton's 3rd birthday at the Monkey Room.  We had a blast with all of Peyton's little friends.   And Peyton loved his theme which was Hotwheels!  Peyton got all kind of new cars and trucks (he was in heaven) and from Mommy, Daddy, Grammy and Grand Dad, he got a wood swingset.

 Happy Birthday my little guy.  You are growing up so fast and already showing me your three year old "attitude"!   I love you my little man.