Home Depot Dad

 The other day, we got this Home Depot mailer.

Jake thought it looked like Daddy without a beard.

So, since we had the crayons out already, we decided to give him one.

There.
That's better.

Amateur

You know you know nothing at all abut being a mom, when during a nightly bedtime fight with your 3-year-old, he strokes your arm and says, "I'll take care of you, Mommy. I'll stay with you. It's okay."

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry... especially when he then apologized for getting out of bed, and said he "promised" to "stay in bed all night", and that he was my "good boy now".

Cute, right?

Too bad he's a liar.
He didn't "stay in bed" for another hour and a half.

Sister McDougal

Jake got a late birthday present from his favorite nursery leader, Sister McDougal. They share the same birthday, and Ann has a bit of a soft-spot for little Jakey and his affinity for Thomas.

Best. Gift. Ever.

Sweet Victory

While perusing Pinterest this evening, I came across this gem from a former student of mine.
My life is now complete. Thanks, Courtney!

(500) Days of Summer

My little Tuesday movie night has really become awesome for me. 

Especially when I get to watch movies like this.

I've seen it before, but this time I think it was better.

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship should see this one.

It's that great.

Sneak Preview

We may be the worst parents ever... but this is awesome.

Jake's Birthday Party

Jake's big day began as soon as he woke up. We had special pancakes (Mickey Mouse pancakes!) with a candle and everything.
P.S. He had to run upstairs and get his Mickey for birthday pancakes. Love it.

Here's a shot of Jake's invite on the fridge.

Pigs-n-blankets, Blaine's corn on the cob, queso, chips-n-salsa, fruit skewers, and lime-aid.

The kids hanging out in the backyard.

Opening presents.

Jake totally "got" the whole presents thing this year. It was so fun watching him get excited.

Birthday buddies.

Jack and Isabel share a birthday.

I promise that these pictures of Blaine and Sarah will make you so happy.

Told ya.

Tidmouth Sheds from Nona and Poppy.
Mom and Dad got him, Victor, Mavis, Emily, and Hiro.
He was thrilled.

These kids are so hilarious.

Sarah, Jakey, Scarlett, Jack, Miles, Ben, Isabel, and Kaiya.

The big 3.

Oh, I love this boy.

And this girl, too.

Poor Ben fell victim to Scott's taste-testing.

A pretty good day. :)