Give Thanks

We went to Weiser for Thanksgiving. Here are some pictures:

This is what the boys did on the drive to Grandma's house:

Clayton spent the majority of his time chasing the cat around the house. He loves that cat so much… I don't think the cat feels the same way about Clayton.

 Clayton and Dad drove the 4-wheeler all over the place!

 Clayton fell asleep in the swing so we covered him up because it was cold outside...

Our new tradition of making a cheese ball turkey continues, mom and I made this one:

There's no Buddy like a Brother

Carrot Nose

Clayton wakes up in the morning and climbs on his toy shelf to look out his window. Every day. Today when Sean went in to get him the first thing he said was: "I want to go play in the snow, Dad!" We weren't aware of the snow yet… but sure enough there was snow out there in our yard! So after a very rushed breakfast Clayton and Dad were outside building a snowman. Sean asked me for some wooden spoons to use for the arms. When he told Clayton to look around for something to use for the nose, he very adamantly informed Sean that they needed a carrot for it's nose! Sadly, we we didn't have any, our little boy was very disappointed at the lack of carrots for his snowman's nose! Apparently I need to have carrots in our house at all times during the snow months just in case there is a snowman in need of a nose!

I think their snowman turned out cute despite not having the correct nose ingredient.

THREE

My big boy is now three. No longer a baby, not even a toddler. What is a three year old considered? Just a kid now?? I think I will use the term "preschooler"… Whatever it is, Clayton is that. A three year old boy that has gotten to this point in life entirely too fast! Three whole years have passed since I became a mother. Clayton made me one. I couldn't have hand picked a better kid to give me such an honored title. 

Clayton is the laugher in our home, he is the loud and crazy, he is the imagination and adventure. He is a little dude with huge opinions. When he sets his mind to something, nothing and no one is going to get in the way of his goal. He is smart, loving, helpful, energetic, and sometimes (often) the source that drives me to the edge of insanity.  

I couldn't be more proud of the little man that he is becoming. 

He knows the letters in the alphabet, the numbers 1-10, and If you quiz him on the types of tractors and construction vehicles, I bet 10 bucks he will know more than you do!

He loves playing outside, watching movies, and hanging out with his Daddy.

Happy Birthday Clayton!!!

Mom and Dad are very proud of you. We are so grateful that you are our little boy.  We love you more than you will ever know.

 If I buy you a construction crane, will you promise to stop having birthdays so fast?!

Here is the morning bed picture…he wouldn't look at me.

 posing with some of his new toys

 coloring the Cars card that Grandma and Grandpa Boggs sent him

 Here are some pictures of his "construction" party:

 The group, minus Aunt Tif… she took the picture...

 Playing with the cool stickers his Great Grandparents sent with his card.

Backyard

We love having our very own backyard that we don't have to share with anyone! 

Here are the activities that have been going down in our backyard…

When my Mom and Cliff came to watch Clayton while I was having Quincy they bought the boys a swing set. It has been so fun having it! They also got a baby swing for Quincy so he could join in! Clayton likes to push Quincy in his swing. 

Clayton wanted to try the baby swing out...

Yay for leaf piles! Clayton loves jumping in the leaves!!

We got a fire bowl!! Bring on the s'mores!