Everett's Third Birthday Party

This year because Everett has tons of friends here, we decided to have his party here instead of going to Texas and having a party there. The Sunday after his birthday, the 19th, we had a Chuck E. Cheese party at the CEC in Little Rock. He had several of his friends attend , as well as Grampy, Grammy, Chinah, and Grace, and lots of adults who love him. He had a "Cars" cake with Lightning McQueen and Mater on it, got to play a ton of games, went in the ticket blaster to catch tickets, received a crown and a birthday medallion from Chuck E. , and got a TON of awesome presents. He had so much fun and asks when he gets to have a CEC party again.

Ring Bearer

Two days before his third birthday on September 11, Everett was the ring bearer in the wedding of two our of friends who got married, Jennifer and William. I was worried about whether or not he would do what he was supposed to do, and minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start I went to sit in my seat and he was REALLY upset that I was leaving him. When it was his turn to walk down the aisle he walked all the way down and did such a good job!! He was SO cute in his little tuxedo. He had the pillow in a football hold instead of holding it in front of him. The wedding was beautiful, as was the bride. Congratulations, Jenn and Will!!

Everett turns three!

On Monday, September 13th my sweet little boy turned three! I still can't believe it. I've had a hard time with this birthday. I really think that three is the age where they're really not babies anymore, and that makes me sad. On his actual birthday we gave him his present from Mommy and Daddy. He got a Cars bicycle and a helmet to match. He loved it! We took him for his three year well-visit on that Friday. He weighs 28 pounds which is in the 13th percentile for his age and was 36 1/4" tall which is the 21st percentile for his age. At his two year well visit he only weighed 22 pounds so he has gained 6 pounds in a year. The 13th percentile is the highest he has been on the growth chart since before he started walking! At three years old Everett is somewhat potty trained. He has good days and bad days. I think if he really wanted to he could be fully potty trained, but I think that sometimes it's easier to go in his pants rather than take the time to go to the potty. He talks and talk and talks and talks! He can say anything and everything and loves to talk on the phone. He randomly comes up to me and says "I love you, mommy", and misses his Daddy like crazy when he's at work. He can dress himself with the exception of putting on socks and shoes. He can ride his bicycle on level ground. He can count to fifteen unassisted and knows his full name and age. He is growing up so fast!

Just had to share...

Eye Appointment

At the end of July Everett had an eye appointment at Children's with Dr. Lowery. This was the best appointment he has had so far!! Dr. L said that his eyes are definitely improving with the dilation drops and the glasses and to keep doing what we're doing. He said that E still favors his left eye some, but there is significant improve. We don't have to go back for an entire year!!! Dr. L said they'll be able to do more extensive testing in a year and he doesn't see any reason for us to come back any sooner than that unless we have problems. Yay!

Tori's Visit, Storytime Live, and Tux Fitting

After Jadyn went home her big sister Victoria came to visit. She was here on her birthday (July 10) so I baked her a cake. Later in the week we went to Nickelodeon's Storytime Live in Little Rock. Storytime Live was a musical where actors portrayed the characters of Ni-Hao Kai Lan, Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, and The Wonder Pets. We had backstage passes so Everett and Victoria had the opportunity to have their picture taken with two of the characters from Backyardigans, Tasha and Tyrone. It was SUCH an amazing show and I know that Everett and Tori had a great time. I did too!

Victoria's visit and Storytime Live were in July. I haven't been so good about updates lately because I'm taking 6 hours this semester and I am swamped!!!

Last week, Everett had a tux fitting for Jennifer and Will's wedding in September. He was SO cute in his little tux, and I know that when we put the whole ensemble together it will be even cuter.

4th of July

One of Everett's cousins, Jadyn came down for a visit. She was here for the 4th of July, so we went to Lake Willastein for fireworks on that Saturday, the 3rd. Everett and Jadyn shared a sno-cone.

On the 4th we bought sparklers and let the kids do them in the backyard.