Dude's 3rd birthday at the cottage

I'm probably going to say this every birthday my children have, but I can't believe how quickly they are growing up!  My little sweet boy is already 3... and is going on 13 I believe.  He's so smart and full of wit.  He loves his alphabet, spelling, being extra silly and loving on his sister.  He's a bike riding machine, and is an active boy in every sense.

On his actual birthday we went up to a friend's cottage up north.  The kids love it up there.  There is space for them to run around, and of course, there is water.  It's kinda funny because every time we go up there it rains.  Either right as we are about to leave, or when we're on the road home, but this time it rained almost as soon as we got there!  We had a nice time hanging out inside, chatting, catching up and eating of course.  The storm blew over quickly, and then it was right back outside for the kids.  :)

Grace and her parents got Tristan a magnifying glass and a net to catch bugs.  I thought that was a great gift for a 3 year old who loves to be outside!  They also made him a special birthday cake and we even got to go out on the boat for a ride.  Dude LOVED it.  He kept yelling, "Faster!  Faster!  I LOVE THIS!"  It was adorable.

Me ruining a cute pic of Lucy in Grace's old life jacket

Dude pretending to drive the boat and LOVING it

Blowing out his candles :)

The kids were pooped by the time we hit the road (as was I).  It was a great, relaxing way to spend his birthday outside.  :)

JVG