Kiran is 3 Years Old! Happy Birthday!

Kiran turned 3 on Sunday! He is such a blessing to us, and we are so thankful for him every day! Kiran is growing and learning and exploring, and he is busy, busy, busy - just right for a Preschooler!

What Kiran has been up to lately:
- more pretend play
-much more intentional play with friends
-adventurous play
-muddy play
-helping Mommy and Daddy
-still loves reading
-loves, loves, loves MUSIC!
-of course, he could be outside 24/7 and not get tired of it! (unless it's too cold out, that is)
-loves any riding toy that exists and goes super fast!
-likes helping Ellery learn new things
-asks to watch BOZ and Bob the Builder just about every day
-does not like Ellery to cry "because it makes me sad that she's sad"
-likes trying most new foods now without prompting from Mom and Dad!
-enjoys school a lot!
-he can eat and eat and eat!
-he asks lots and lots of questions
-he likes to run with us, and he asks to exercise (When we walk, he has to be in the stroller so Mommy can get some exercise, but as soon as we let him, he jumps out and practically runs all the way home!)
-he's doing great with counting

We have had lots of fun celebrating Kiran's special day! We had a party on Saturday which was a blast! All of Kiran's friends from playgroup came as well as some of our family's close friends. We had lots of people here, but thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to have the party in the backyard as planned! Our house is small, but the backyard is perfect for large gatherings! Kiran had so much fun with all of the activities and with everyone!

As you can see, Kiran got a bike for his big day!






Always picking flowers for Mommy or Ellery (who was asleep for the bike surprise)! Ellery and Mommy both LOVE this!



Our smiley girl on Kir-Kir's birthday.
Opening presents from Granna and Grandad and other TX family
Having a birthday on Easter is a little confusing, but here our cuties in their Easter outfits.
Daddy and Ellery at the big birthday bash.


The theme for Kiran's party was "My (Kiran's) Favorite Things," so we incorporated a little of all his favorites into the day. Here is the Favorite's List (not in any particular order except #1):
1. Dan Zanes Music (the kids danced and sang to 2 songs and played instruments)
2. Remi "Little Chef" from Ratatouille (the kids made ice cream sundaes using big kitchen utensils as though they were little chefs)
3. Simon Says
4. Soccer (We played a game of "Simon Says Soccer")
5. Gardening (We let the kids play in one of our squares for our square foot garden)
6. Tools (We put out a big box and Kiran's tools and let the kids work on a project)
7. Strawberries (They were one of our ice cream toppings.)
8. Ice Cream
9. Cookie Monster and the color Cookie Monster blue (We had some Cookie Monster napkins)
10. Singing, playing guitar/drums, and dancing!!!

An unforgettable party - so much fun to watch Kiran and everyone else having a great time! My friend, Laura, offered to bring their "Bounce Around" blowup bouncy thing. So, we ended the party trying to work out some of the sugar by kids bouncing all over the place.
Kiran dancing to "Malti!"








Singing "Happy Birthday to You"
Little Chef and Family
Birthday Breakfast