3 things we celebrated....

Before I get started on our celebrations I am sad to report that my camera as bit the dust. Remember the one that ended up in the toilet and then redeemed itself? Well it finally had its last picture. Having said that I am grateful for camera phones so we don't have to miss out on all the memories when looking for a replacement. Were waiting until black Friday to see if we can get a good deal.
Now on the the celebrations....

BOARDS ARE OVER

Christian took his last and final boards before he graduate in Feb. We found out the results the day after Christmas. I am sure he did fine since I was his "manikin" all night helping him study. This was the practical part of the 4 board exams. Very precise and difficult. We have all been pretty beat around here but life sure keeps moving in the fast lane. If you wondering if we know what were doing yet the answer is NO! LOL, some opportunities have come our way but have not been the ideal. We are praying and hoping. We know things will work out.

Here is Daddy resting with baby Kreed after boards...

VETERANS DAY

We attended Treyson's veterans day program at his school. It was so awesome especially with after the election. How grateful we should be to live in the country and to have people fight for us who don't even know us. They fight in our behalf--for our freedoms. It was sweet listening to them sing "Im in the Lord's army!" I think Trey was a little too young to understand but he still was super cute to watch. Kreed was a good little babe through the whole thing. They had a wall of heroes and Trey put a picture up of his Uncle Kody that served over in Afghanistan. We could not find a picture of Daddy to hang up so we just went with that one. All in all we are so grateful for both of their service in the Military and all whom have served honorably.

PORTER'S BIRTHDAY
Porter turned 3 on the 11th which is actually veterans day. It fell on a Sunday so we did not do much celebrating especially since Daddy had boards. There was a dinosaur exhibit open just over the bridge in Moline that we thought he would like. It actually took him a little bit too warm up since the Dino's were so lifelike.

 We even dug for dinosaur bones and played a little miniature golf.

The next day we celebrated his birthday at Chick-fil-a. Porter's favorite place is CFA and he loved the Cow. CFA let us bring in a mini cake and candles to celebrate his birthday. They actually gave us balloons, free ice cream, and little cow stuffed animals. WE love CFA! 

 I feel bad that for the past 2 years I have not really put on a huge party for him because of all the craziness in our lives. However, Porter is easy to please and I figure all the fancy dancy parties though fun and appealing, really don't make your children any happier.  He was happy and satisfied and that is all that matters. I admire all the Moms that do these very intense parties for their little ones but sometimes I feel its more celebrating for the parents then the kids. Simple and sweet is enough.
Balloons, Cake, and Playing!

There was actually another birthday party going on while we were there so Porter actually got to see his famous cow friend....YAY!

 Porter loves to tell you and show you how old he is...
"Im 3!!!"

 Both Treyson and Porter are very much into Ninja Turtles. We hooked Porter up with the gear and he so kindly shared with his brother. The "purple" one is his favorite (Donatello) He also got some cheap super hero stuff. Such a BOY!

Porter is definitely  has a unique personality. He is extremely smart, too smart. I sometimes do not know if I am talking to my 3 year old son or teenage son. Everyone comments how smart he is for his age. It's nothing I have done as a mother, it just him in wanting to know about anything and everything. He is super cute and he knows it too. 

I'm not sure what happened but once he hit 3 he turned into quite the hellion..LOL! I think it has to do a lot with his older brother going to school. He idolizes his older brother so very much and well Kreed is not old enough to play with him yet. He is the culprit of many of the messes that happen in our house with his mischievous mind..LOL! This boy keep us on our toes and has us laughing almost constantly.  Hes a thinker and a loves to "help" with everything and if only we could get the potty training down. He is totally ready but with my busy schedule I have not found the time to reinforce it. 

Porter will eat me out of house and home when he is older I am sure of it, he already almost does now. I have a hard time keeping up with how much food this kid can put away...LOL! He is a constant chatter box and will talk your ear off if you let him and the word quiet is a foreign language to him. He loves to dance and sing--all the time! Ha, what a riot this kid is.  Writing about him makes me smile. Love him to death. He is a blast and makes life quite an adventure.

Love you Porty, Happy 3rd birthday!

That's all for our Celebrations!
Next up, Thanksgiving!