Avett turns 2

Well, another year has come and gone and Mr. AP is now TWO years old! 

Current likes: eating, Olaf who he affectionally calls Bubble, anything Thomas or train related, nursing, sleeping with Mama, his blankie, swinging, reading board books, playing and trying to keep up with his big brother and sister, taking baths, climbing into his carseat from the front of the car, building legos with Ezra, being a transformer with Ezra, and being worn. 

Avett is an absolute joy to each member of the family. 

His kisses and hugs are in high demand and he really has captured all of our hearts these last two years.
He was a late walker (15 months) and talker, but has just recently gone through a big leap in the talking department. He probably has around 50 words in his vocabulary at this point.
I really wanted to keep his birthday celebration small so I didn't have to stress and we could just focus on enjoying him on his birthday.

Since Avett's birthday falls on January 1st, on a holiday and around Christmas,  I saw this idea on Pinterest and already love the tradition. 

A birthday tree! 

Birthday boy opening his first present. 

Avett doing his birthday thing and Cambria doing her Cambria thing to Ezra. :)

Lightsabers! 

Enjoying Hardee's for breakfast. 

More unwrapping. 

Reading his new book all about bellybuttons and birth. 

It's definitely a new favorite. 

His birthday banner. 

We decided to spend the day downtown for some park time and some Zunzi's.

The whole birthday crew.

Checking out the new playground at Forsyth with Grandma. The new park is AWESOME!

Cute Amber and Mateus. 

Sliding to Grandpa!

He took a little break for some lemonade. 

Mr. Birthday Boy

The whole family. <3

My precious Avett. 

More gifts!

He was a pro at blowing out his candles. 

Enjoying his salted caramel layer cake.

Perfect way to end the day, a hug from brother Ezra. 

Happiest of birthday to you Avett Patrick!

Can't wait to see what the 2's have in store for you!!

Kyle is 27!

Last Tuesday Kyle turned 27! It's crazy to think that the first birthday I celebrated with him was his 17th. A lot of things have changed since then! I try and make birthdays special for the people I love, and I think his birthday turned out to be a lovely day. Kyle left work early, so we ventured out to Forsyth Park for a few hours followed by dinner at Molly's and then finally, cake.

We left him some doughnuts, a balloon and a Starbucks gift card so he'd have a surprise when he left for work in the morning. 

While he was at work, I baked his birthday cake. Chocolate fudge brownie cake, choclate chip cookie dogh icing with cookie dough bites baked inside. YUM!

Time for some presents!

birthday boy<3

Forsyth Park

C and E were there as well, but didn't end in any pictures for some reason.. :) 

amazingness

Happy Birthday Kyle!!!
I hope we made you feel special and loved <3

Ezra's 3rd Birthday!

On Sunday our precious Ezra turned 3. My children's birthdays are so special for me because I was the one who birthed them and I love to reflect on that day each year when it comes around.  Ezra has been an absolute joy these past three years and I cannot wait to experience more of life with him. Since he's a pretty laid-back guy he had no desire for a "party" (yay!) and instead wanted to go to Oatland Island and then eat at Fishtales. So, that's what we did. 

Very much into superheroes currently :)

birthday teepee! 

listening for the ocean <3

the only family picture from the day

sweet face, Cambria :)

Ezra chatting it up with the tortoise named Ezra 

always with a stick

with his favorite friend Roman

group picture

so pretty!

he was close to tears while we sang happy birthday, it was precious

Ezra's 3rd birthday was so much fun. It was the perfect day for the perfect little boy. Words cannot express how much I love and cherish him. He is affectionate and both quiet and energetic, the perfect personality. I love him so. 

Happy 3rd Birthday my beautiful Ezra Amos!