Happy 4th Birthday Jake!

Oh my Bo Baker, how did you already turn 4?!!!!?! You've been so excited about turning 4, it's such a big number to you! That and 5, you have tried skipping 4 in your counting a few times, but that will just have to wait. You were such a fun, sweet, loving 3 year old, I need to mourn that for a minute before you jump a year to 5! I know you have to get bigger, it's such a blessing but sad to watch these preschool years slip away. But I'm confident you'll be that same ol Jakers just a little older, a little bigger and a little more independent. Emphasis on little...I'm not ready for you to get too big yet. ;)

last night as a 3-year-old!

Jakey, Bakers, Bo Baker, Bakey boy, Jake. You have almost as many nicknames as we have love for you! Actually, that's a complete exaggeration 'cause I love you millions and billions. I'm so glad God sent you into our family; He knew we needed a Baker boy and He was right! You can be so fun with your crazy and sometimes nonsensical stories, the way you laugh at the oddest moments when you don't know what else to do, feel nervous or awkward but also when you laugh because something is so funny. You love your siblings- you and Will have started fighting more lately, you can pick on Allie some because she's your younger sibling I suppose and while you argue with Maggie some, you have been playing so well with her. You are really understanding her, enjoy helping her and all around are just really sweet with your big sister. Jake, you're simply a joy to have in our home and I'm so glad to call you ours! May you grow to be strong in mind, body & spirit and love Jesus with all your heart! And of course be big...because everything is about being "big" with you. :) Love you soooooo much Jaker Bo Baker!!

Happy 4th Birthday Jakey!!

How we spent your day

Your birthday fell on a Saturday this year, so it was the perfect time to have your party. A couple months ago I decided to have one party for you, Maggie & Allie since your birthdays are so close together and all of you love Paw Patrol. And also because we went to Disney and there just wasn't the time or funds to do separate parties. Since this is a 3-in-1 party, I felt like I could justify the expense of a bounce house. However, I had trouble securing one so we moved the party to Grandma & Paga's to have a pool party instead! We just invited family; you guys played, swam, opened gifts and had cake. It was a fun day and a great way to celebrate you Jakey. We kept the menu simple with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggies, salad, mac-n-cheese and of course, cake, cookies & ice cream. I hope you enjoyed your day and your fun Paw Patrol party!!

The Paw Patrol cake table, to the lookout! I bought a table cloth, some dessert plates, small napkins & ice cream cups at Party City then used the kids toys for the remaining decor. I did have to get a few balloons though, so hard for me to pass up. Especially the numbered balloons, it's like a tradition for me now! I didn't have time to make and ice sugar cookies so I got some pre-made dough, cut it out and added sprinkles. Not as good, but still yummy.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves...it was a little cool for the adults to swim, but the kids still got in and had a great time! Plus the trampoline offered plenty of enjoyment as well. I'm a little bummed I didn't get a pic of all 3 of you with the cake, but my photography game just hasn't been on it this year. So happy to celebrate 3 of my beautiful children, I love you Maggie Moo, Jakey Bakey & Sweet Pea Precious girl! Happy birthday to all of you.