Happy 3rd Birthday Jack!

'Tis the birthday season in our family. Everyone with the exception of Meema and Uncle Marc has a birthday between the end of September and the middle of December! It is so hard to believe that Jack is 3! We are astonished by how much he has grown this year. The most growth has been with his vocabulary. There isn't a day that goes by that he doesn't crack us up with something he says. Some of the most recent things that have come out of his mouth:

"Papa, this is not negotiable."
"Well, actually..."
"I don't care for that."
"Should we do that?" (after attempting to persuade you to do something with him)
"Mom, I will go to Target and get a beer for you." (At least I have kept from him that my drink of choice isn't beer, it's Captain! See I don't drink in front of my kids, contrary to what many think!) :-)
"Part of me." (after he burped) "Meema says that." (she actually says "pardon me.")
"Fank you" (thank you)
"Clippord" (Clifford)
"Can I learn things at preschool?"

This year we decided to switch things up a bit and head to Eau Claire for Thanksgiving. Jack's birthday was the day before Turkey Day and we decided a fun/small celebration was just what was needed.

We started off the day with a little birthday oatmeal (Jack's request).

A few birthday gifts.

Much to his delight we were able to go to his all time favorite restaurant, Bridge Street Station aka. the Train Restaurant. He was in his glory having both Tom and I all to himself for a few hours.

Happy 3rd birthday Jackers! We love you more than you'll ever know!