Happy 3rd birthday Jake!

Oh our sweet Jaker Bo Baker, you're already 3 years old! Our last Birmingham-born baby, you were only two months old when we moved here. So not only is it crazy that you're 3 years old now, it's also crazy we've lived here almost 3 years. And it reminds me what a blur your newborn stage was with packing, selling a house, moving and unpacking. I certainly have sweet sweet memories of you as a baby, but it was a whirlwind and you went with it.

My sweet Jakers, I love you, Happy birthday!! You can be such a sweet, lovey, laid-back boy but you can also be stubborn and throw a tantrum like nobody's business and sometimes for no apparent reason. Your binky and blankie have certainly helped with those laid back moments so you are growing out of them some. You love to go places and visit people but are happy to get back to "Jake's house" too.

I love how you can keep yourself entertained with your little creative imagination, oh how I love watching you play. It's so cute how you sometimes want to kiss me on the lips and say "I love you babe." I wonder where you get that... ;) I wish I was better about writing down the things you say 'cause you say some really cute things, but they're usually one liners. And I love love love love how you'll run to me saying "huuuuugs" and give me big 'ol hugs. You've actually done less of this in the last couple months, but you still do sometimes and it's a part of your cutie little personality. I can't say I love that you boss Allie around but it is interesting to watch the dynamic you have with your siblings- you're more bossy with the girls, I think in part because you watch will boss Maggie. All in all you are just a cool, funny guy and you're at that age where almost everything you do is so cute. I just love you my Bo Baker and I'm so glad you're mine! Happy 3rd birthday!!

How we spent your day:
We had to do your birthday shopping with you, so you got one present the night before your b-day since you saw some things get in that cart.Your last night as a two year old:

First day as a 3-year-old, happy birthday Jakie!

We picked out donuts for your special day then went to Grandma's for a haircut. You had fun playing for a bit then we got home in time to enjoy your day, do presents, have dinner and a little b-day cake.

I scattered your presents throughout the day. You were so excited to get these Legos with the boat and the shark, you just had to get in the tub right away to play! But they played on land some too :)

After dinner at Firehouse, we sang happy birthday to you- I was surprised you chose strawberry shortcake, but no complaints- and opened more presents.

Happy birthday my baker, I hope it was a great one. I love you.