Happy 3rd Birthday Ryan!

Three years ago today, at 12:24pm, we were blessed with the arrival of our baby boy. These past three years have flown by and we can't imagine our lives without Ryan. He (and his brother) have become the center of our world and we wouldn't have it any other way. Ryan, we've watched you grow, learn to walk & talk and develop your own little personality. You're the smartest, funniest, cutest, most amazing boy I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. You make me laugh, you make me cry and sometimes you make me crazy. Not only are you my son, you are my best friend and playmate. I love you more than you will ever know and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Happy 3rd Birthday baby boy! Daddy, Luke & I love you very very much.


Ryan's favorite things at age 3: Dinosaurs, dragons, knights, pirates, Cars, Pirates Cove, the zoo and chicken nuggets.

On Saturday, we had a dinosaur birthday party so that Ryan could celebrate with all of his friends. And as a special treat, his Grandpa & Grandma came up from Florida to be there.

The giant dinosaur moonwalk was a big hit with Ryan

After jumping and getting some energy out, the kids got to paint their own ceramic dinosaurs

After the painting (and clean up) it was time for the dinosaur egg hunt. These kids are pros at egg hunts and scooped up all of the eggs in record time

Ryan and Gavin checking out their loot

And you can't have a dinosaur party without a dino dig! They got to make a mess all in the name of science!

Ah, the dinosaur cake. When I told Dave that I had found a dinosaur cake that was motion activated, he was more excited than any three year old I know, so we got it. To say that Ryan loved his cake is an understatement. Every time the dinosaur popped up and roared at him he laughed and screamed like a maniac.

Thanks Grandpa for catching this on video!



Thank you very much to all of our friends and family that came to celebrate Ryan's big day. Having everyone there made it so special for us and we feel so lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives!


Today, after a special birthday breakfast, we went straight to Portrait Innovations for pictures. Unfortunately, their printer was down so I won't be able to share until I get them tomorrow. Stay tuned :)

After that, we went to Toys R Us so that Ryan could pick out his birthday present. Of course, he headed straight for the giant triceratops. He just loves this thing and it doesn't even walk!

As if that wasn't a busy enough day, Ryan requested a trip to Pirates Cove-and a birthday boy gets what a birthday boy wants!

Happy Birthday Ryan, we hope you had a great day!