Happy Birthday Isak!!

Three years ago today I gave birth to the cutest little boy in the world. He also had the largest head in the world. After several hours of horrible labor, out popped his crooked, smashed and upside down head. And my life was never the same.

He was super chubby and I loved his big cheeks. He was trying to go from the moment he was born and has never stopped. This kid is non-stop energy all day long and I wouldn't change it for a minute.

Isak has been so fun to have in our family and his spunky personality has kept us on his toes. He is always suprising me with things he says and comes up with on his own. He is very smart and has a wonderful spirit.

Isak decided he wanted a "wall-e" cake for his birthday so I researched it out and came up with this. It took 3 cake mixes and several hours and some tears, but it eventually came together. It still looked like a 3 year old made it, but Isak loved it and that is all that mattered!

We celebrated Isak's birthday on Saturday with a BBQ out at the park by our house. We had a few friends over and some kids Isak's age. It turned out to be pretty chilly and windy so Isak spent a lot of time sitting wrapped up in a blanket next to his cake. Sadly, Kevin's grandma passed away during his birthday party..we knew she was close but also knew that Isak had no idea what was going on and decided to make things as normal as possible.

Isak giving me a big cheesy grin next to his cake. He kept telling me he wanted to make Wall-E walk, I think he though he was real. When we actually cut him up to eat, he asked me to fix him. I

We got Isak a sweet little Buzz light year bike for his birthday. I know, I hate things that have brands all over them so I feel like I'm buying an advertisement. And the generic one was cheaper. But it makes him happy when he recognizes him so I guess that makes me happy too!
He also received two nerf guns, sweet tunnel with two tents, lots of army guys, cars, a frisbee,

and some new pj's...and some cash. He had a pretty fun day and kept asking me to tell him stories about his party the rest of the day.

When he woke up this morning, he insisted on "eating my birthday cake by my sef for beakfest". So I made him eat some real food first and then let him have a little piece. He was pretty darn excited. So little Isak, at 3 years old you are:

• Loving to tell stories and have stories told to you. You often will request a goldilocks story, a fire wall-e story, or any other random object and then will start off by saying "once upon a time..." ...or 'and one day".... and then wait for us to finish.
• You still really need a nap everyday and take one pretty well, at least a few hours. Your bedtime..well, we lie down with you till you fall asleep. We're working on that one.
• Are pretty much potty trained, still have accidents but usually are pretty good. Always are dry during your nap.
• Love curious george and Wall-E. Like to play with your army guys and robots.
• Love to be outside and play with the hose and bubbles. And walk to dad's office.
• Favorite food is strawberry milk, popsicles, apples, chips , green yogurt
• Listen surprisingly well when we are reading to you or telling you about something.
• Love to say your prayers and are getting so good.
• Have quite an imagination, can play pretend with just about anything.
• Have a memory like a steel trap. We can't get anything by you.
• Love your little sister and have a big heart, although sometimes have a hard time showing her that love....
• Still sleep with "hopdog" for every nap and bedtime..(peter rabbit and the little dog head blanket).

I would say I can't believe he's already three, but 2 felt like a really loooong year. I think he feels like he should be about three.