Chuck E. Cheese!

Last weekend we headed to Chuck E. Cheese, thanks to Grandma. Ryder has been wanting to go, so she sent him some money so he could buy his won tokens. We made sure to let them know it was his Birthday, so he got extra tokens. Woo hoo!

After he played, he cashed in his tickets for 2 Tootsie Rolls, 2 rockets and 1 snake.

Sesame Street Get Together

Ryder had a little get together at the park today for his 3rd Birthday. His actual birthday is next Friday, but since it's right after Thanksgiving, we celebrated early.

This is Ryder attempting to put up 3 fingers.

The kids had chicken salad sandwiches, juice boxes and cupcakes. They got "Sesame Street Snacks" and a Sesame Street book as a take home treat.

Dinosaur Birthday

A few weekends ago Ryder and Cruz had a dinosaur birthday party to attend. As you can see, they had a blast!

Cruz's First Birthday

I've been without a computer because mine crashed. Then, that very week Joshua dropped his and it crashed too, literally. Well, Joshua got his fixed, but mine is probably a lost cause. It's still getting fixed, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I haven't been able to upload all photos from Cruzi's b-day party, but here are some from one of my friend's camera. He had such a good time.

Birthday Party!

Ryder and Cruz had a birthday party to attend this morning at the local indoor playground, Child's Play. Ryder seemed to be really tired and didn't participate in much. I tried to get him to smile several times, but he refused. Then, when we got in the car to leave, he proceeded to tell me how much fun he had. He talked about the bubbles at the end, about the chocolate he ate and the fun he had playing...Go figure!






Cruz enjoyed himself, as usual. We got several comments on his size. He is officially known as "Cruzer the Bruiser". He's a tank! One mom actually said he felt light. I asked her if she was joking!

Thomas Ryder Rides the Train!

Yesterday we were in San Diego for a friend's birthday party. It was a Bob the Builder theme. There were miniature toy tractors to paint, tool belts with tool sets for the kids to take home and a huge tractor pinata both Ryder and Cruz were able to hit. Cruz also found a trike he loves. It's perfect for his age because there is a built in harness, unlike the tricycle we have at home.

After the party we went to the mall and Ryder was able to be the conductor on the choo choo train! He had so much fun. He was talking to himself, waving his arms around and laughing. I had no idea what he was saying, but he knew!

Daddy's Birthday

Since Joshua isn't a fan of cake, I decided to make a chocolate chip cookie Birthday cake. The boyz liked it more than Joshua, I think!

Ryder's 2nd Birthday Party

Ryder had a ball themed birthday party this year.  Everyone had a great time!

I made Ryder a baseball shaped cake and everyone else got cupcakes.

He had a great time stabbing the baseball with his fork!

Afterwards, Ryder gave us a concert with his new guitar!

Cruz had a rough day!