Happy Birthday Lincoln!!!

What! My baby turned THREE! I am not NEAR old enough to have a 3 year old! Nonetheless, Lincoln turned three on the 16th of February. We had a fantastic day, and he loved it all! For breakfast Cole, Payton and I snuck into his room with his favorite- cheerios with bananas in it! He thought it was pretty cool that we were bringing food into his room! Then he opened his gifts from us- well one of them, and loved it! It was a scrapbook that I made for him with pictures of him and everyone- well almost everyone- that he loves, and he thought it was great!
Then, of course, for lunch he had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich cut into BIG triangles- per his request! He didn't even have to take a nap for the big day! Then, for dinner, we had a big old pot of macaroni and cheese. Talk about a healthy eating day! :) Then, after dinner, we were able to open up ALL of his presents together, and he had a BLAST! He got his favorite- books- complete with the teeny tiny set of scriptures that he told us he wanted, and some Thomas books. He was in heaven! Then, after he read those for a little while, we snuck out to the garage where he revealed a new BIKE! He had a blast riding that around, and is getting quite proficient! What a stud. He absolutely LOVES to wear his helmet. When he is done with his ride, he will park his bike, and wear his helmet for another half hour or so, just to be safe.

Lincoln on his new ride! What a cutie. He was trying to ride in his SNOW BOOTS and to boot, they were on the wrong feet! But he sure was givin it the old college try! He's much better with tennis shoes on.
The coveted Thomas Book! We're never without it now.
Good Morning Sunshines!
Thanks for the great reaction to the scrapbook that I made you bud! That's what it's all about!
So that was the big day, but then the next day, we had a fun party with his friends. He requested a CARS party and boy did we have a fun time! Cole spent quite a few hours making some really cute cars for the kids to paint, and they had a great time! Paint was everywhere! Then, the kids were playing with cars and racing them around the family room and everything. Then, of course, we busted out the CAKE! Lincoln requested a Lightning McQueen cake, and I have to say, I really delivered! We did McQueen cake and Tire Cupcakes. It was a blast. Then, we opened presents and Lincoln and all the kids had a great time! Thanks everyone for making Lincoln's birthday such a special one for him! He really appreciates it! Believe me, he told me:)
The attempt at a group shot...missing about 3 kids, but what can you do!
The masterpiece-plus it was pretty yummy!!! Thanks Laura for the mold.:)
Shot of the cool cars that Cole MADE! That's right, me MADE them! What a woodworker I'll tell ya!
Lincoln painting his car...RED of course- like lightning!
Things I love about my Lincoln:
1-He acts JUST like me...seriously, it's scary!
2- I LOVE his cute little smile. It melts my heart!
3- I love the way he takes control of the situation-man after my own heart!
4- The way he tries to sneak things when I tell him not to.
5- The way he treats his brother-most of the time!
6-The funny things that he says! Something new every time I turn around!
7- I love the way his face turns and contorts when he is trying to explain something. Even better is when he is trying to talk either Cole or I into something, he acts like it's no big deal and even talks like us when we try to talk HIM into something! Smart guy!
8- When he comes to snuggle with us during the middle of the night/morning when he wakes up.
9- The way he is SO active, and loves to play with everything and anything.
10- How much he LOVES to read! Reading is a great pasttime for me, so it's fun that he loves to do it too! I read to him usually at least 1/2 hour a day.

Those are just a few of the things that I love, but I am so grateful for Lincoln! He is such a joy to our family, and brings joy to everyone that is around him as well. Lincoln, you are the best, and we love you like crazy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!