Personal: Max's 3rd Birthday, Walnut Creek, CA (February 16-18, 2010)

My baby turned 3-years-old this week.  Max is often described as "Dennis the Menace" because he is often up to no good.  He will do anything for laugh risking the fact that he will get in trouble or get hurt.  His older brother Charlie is his biggest fan and often encourages his silliness.  Max is a lover of trains, Cars, and (as you can see from his themed birthday) Toy Story.  If he had his choice he would live off of milk, "Daddy Juice," French fries, Cheerios, gum and sweets. He loves to cuddle especially in the morning with his face 1/2 inch from Mommy's face.  He loves to run and play chase and tell potty mouth jokes especially with his big bro Charlie and best bud Jack.  He is a "leader" and has taught Jack what it is to be a 2-year-old boy.  And I expect he will teach him how to be a 3-year-old boy, too.  We love Max for so many reasons especially for his energy, his sense of humor, his smile, his kind heart and most of all for just being Max. :)  Happy Birthday, son!  We hope you had a great birthday week. :) ...and more to come at Grandpa's and Mimi's.

Max's 3rd birthday party with his brother, his cousin, and couple of his buds. He chose his "Toy Story" theme and his guest list.

Child Lifestyle Photos: Birthday Party, Little Girl (3-years-old), Walnut Creek, CA (Friday, September 18, 2009)

I live vicariously...Remember the days when you could eat whatever you want with a smile, a happy belly, and no guilt. :)  We went to a birthday party last Friday, and there was the most adorable little girl indulging in my daily food fantasies, chowing down on hotdogs and cupcakes.  And doesn't she look so cute doing it. :)

Birthday: Mia (6-years-old) & Leighton (4-years-old), Orinda, CA (Sunday, June 14, 2009)

The boys and I had a great time last Sunday at Mia's and Leighton's birthday bash.  Mia turns 6 and Leighton turns 4.  There was a face painter, jumpy house, piñata, games (tug-a-war and hula hoop), cupcakes and lots of other goodies.  And Max's favorite was the Speed Racer car that he almost rammed into the tug-a-war game (see pic below.) Thanks to Gabe (Mia's and Leighton's dad) for controlling the crazy, fun. The kids were in heaven.  Great party Jay's!!!! We had a blast!!!