To say that this little man is spoiled with love is quite an understatement!

Aunnie brought him over some singing balloons the night of his actual birthday and they became his new favorite item. Almost as bad as the drum set he got last year from Meme except at least balloons pop (love you Aunnie)! Haha!

I decorated the night before which made my life MUCH easier come Saturday morning.

I had balloons, orange cones, race car flag banners, and plastic race car helmets.

I ended up loving the race car theme.

Especially after I saw the cake…

…and the cupcakes.

Cute little treat bags for the guests.

By the way…can I just say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the friends and family who came and helped us celebrate!!!!

We had 73 people at his party!

It was madness! But oh so fun!

These two are VERY loved.

I was trying to get a pic of them in their matching shirts…but as you can see I only had one that would cooperate. Bents shirt said 0.5. hehe!

We rented this GIANT SLIP N SLIDE that was the hit of the party!

If you ever have the chance to rent something like this….DO IT! I didn’t have to bust out any of my lame games.

The kids pretty much were occupied the ENTIRE day!

We rented ours from Inflatable Fun. Check out their website…they have TONS of bouncy’s.

As you can see…it wasn’t just for the kids.

A certain someone else was the first to try it out. Yea. I have 3 kids that live at my house.

Our sweet neighbors brought over this…

…which was also a hit!

And the adults decided to partake in some slip-n-slide racing. Fits the “race” theme right?

My dad and I racing. I beat him the first time, but he beat me the second time. ERRR.

I think it’s clear who won this race. Gawd I hate losing. Especially to my husband.

P Man wouldn’t get on the slip-n-slide until all the kids left. Go figure. But once he got on it…he loved it!

He was so embarrassed when we all started singing to him. I love his embarrassed face. Hand.Over.The.Mouth.

And look at all of these cool gifts he got! I need a second playroom.

Claire Bear was here, and of course, her and P were flirting on the couch. Just the usual.

The party was a success! I can’t believe my P is THREE!

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After a long WEEK of birthday bliss…P Man has been demoted to a normal child again.

No more peanut M&M’s for lunch and no more cupcakes for dinner.

Back to reality.

Where we put his butt to work.

Thank goodness we have a new lawn care provider.

Someone needs to take care of the grass around here.

THREE isn’t too young for this right?

Especially when he seems happy to do it right?

And we’re letting him take breaks when he gets too hot?

All joking aside.

He absolutely loves his new John Deere from mommy and daddy. He thinks he’s something special on this thing.

And trust me. He truly thinks he’s mowing the lawn. 

Or the concrete.

Whatever. He doesn’t know the difference. All he knows is he is taking it VERY serious.

Either way. I love me a boy on a John Deere.

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I just can’t comprehend that I have a THREE year old.

When people tell you that time flies…they aren’t kidding.

I could have sworn it was just a few months ago when daddy was holding P in his hands.

For THREE years to pass by so quick, I must be having fun.

I thought it couldn’t get any better than the 1st birthday! A “Water Party” theme was so fun to plan.

And P LOVED diving into his cake. That’s what 1st birthday party’s are all about, right?

Of course, for his ONE YEAR photo shoot he would only behave if you gave him money for his piggy bank.

Do you think he takes after his daddy?

I like that he’s been a saver since the start! Making good choices P Man!

At 2, we celebrated monkey style. If you know P, you know he loves his monkey (aka CG).

So much, in fact, that for his TWO year photo shoot he would not put CG down.

So now you are THREE, my little P diddy. You are such a joy to our lives!

Your favorite thing to do these days is “shake your boot-ay”.

And you do it so well!

Pants-less of course.

I’m sad, but happy. Sad you are growing up WAY too fast. BUT, happy that you are such a fun, smart, adorable, entertaining little man. And super happy that you know how to shake your boot-ay…with rhythm.

Ex-dance team members (ahem) can truly appreciate that. Right Jen Davis?

Our lives would not be complete without you (or without CG)!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY P MAN!

WE LOVE YOU!

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The P TURNS THREE this week.

THREE!

Not TWO.

THREE.

I have to repeat that to myself a few times because I can hardly believe he is going to be THREE

*And no. I don’t think just because he’s THREE he is going to wear pants. Just sayin’.

Anyway. 

Turning THREE means 2 things:

1. Mommy is SUPER sad that her baby is growing up

2. Mommy has A LOT to do to make sure his birthday party is a success 

Remember the ONE and TWO year birthday party’s…where you didn’t have to do anything but have cake and ice cream?

Yea.

Well, when your kid turns THREE…things start to get a little more complicated.

Three means that they are old enough to have friends. Like real friends. Not the same kind of friends they have at age 1 and 2. Those are the kind that mommy picks. You know. Mommy’s friends that have kids the same age. Don’t get me wrong, he is still friends with some of those kids, but now that they are THREE…they actually play together instead of drool on eachother.

I have to have GAMES and things for THREE olds to do at the party. No more just cake and ice cream. Although, cake and ice cream is still important. But, THREE year olds need entertained.

So I’m struggling.

P insisted that he wanted a race car party so that is the theme this year! Even though mommy was not really excited about the “Race Car” theme I was able to still pull off some “modern” looking race car stuff.

Aunnie found these ADORABLE invites on Minted.com! As soon as I saw these, my mood towards the race car party completely changed.

She also helped me find some really cute race car plates, napkins, and a cupcake set.

I ordered some race car helmets and orange cones thinking I would have them so some sort of “race”?? I am also trying to find a tire so I can have them do a bean bag toss game.

But the truth is. I need some serious HELP!

I rented this…

Mostly, just so that…if all my game ideas fail…they will have something to keep them entertained!

So. What’s your advice? What games did you play at your kids birthday party?

 I am no pro at party planning. SO SOMEONE HELP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

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Just to prove that this kids been funny since the beginning of time….

Seriously. I use to think all kids were as funny as the P, but I am starting to realize…I might have a comedian on my hands.

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