Best Buddies

These are just some random pictures of my little sweethearts.  I pray that they continue to grow up as the best of buds. 

Firefighter Expo

So in looking for something to do on a Saturday morning I saw that there was a Firefighter Expo in Winston-Salem.  I didn't really know what to expect from it but it sounded like something the kids would enjoy.  Casey was blown away by all of the big firetrucks (there really were a lot of them!) and Samantha enjoyed the flashing lights.   

Here is Casey exploring the inside of an ambulance.

One of the neatest things we did that day was watch this helicopter land.  I have to say that I have never been that close to a helicopter as it landed.  It was a first for me too!  Afterwards we got to look inside the helicopter at all the gadgets and gizmos.

The Expo was kind of a random thing to go and do but it turned out to be a neat experience!

Goodbye toddlerhood... hello Big Kid!

They just don't stop growing!!!  It is so exciting to see your children reach milestones in their development and yet I can't help but wipe a tear... my little boy ain't so little anymore.  Casey celebrated is his big 3rd birthday with three parties this year!!!  

His first party was at school...

I'm not really sure what Casey was talking about here but it was obviously something very important!

 

His next celebration was at home with just the four of us.  Here is his big happy birthday sign. 


Take 1=  okay a little cheesy...

Take 2=  oops!... party hat malfunction...

Take 3=  Perfect!

Birthday cake number 2

Time for presents... and the first one is... shoes with lights in them!

Casey gives Sam a big kiss to say thank you for his shoes!

Present number 2... Woody!   

"That's cool"

"No wait a minute..."

"That's awesome!!!"

And Present number 3...

A spaceship!

But not just any spaceship...  a totally awesome light up spaceship!!!

And finally party number 3...  at home with extended family.

Here is Casey's Toy Story cake!  (Don't laugh... it's a wagon cake).

A Memory game...

The Cars movie...

Toy story bedding...

And finally Cars coloring books, puzzles and games...

Happy 3rd Birthday Casey!!!