"I is this many (holds up 3 fingers)...I a big boy now!"

Our sweet little Max turned 3 on July 12.  It is hard to believe that so much time has passed since we had this great little guy!  He keeps us on our toes, and loves to follow Tate everywhere.  He is so excited to be a big boy, and to go to preschool this year.  Happy birthday little one!  We love you!

Fun anecdote:  I was working in the garage and out in the yard when Max suddenly shouted "Mama, you got to come see this!  You won't buweve it!"  I quickly walked into the garage to see what he had.  Turns out he had found his birthday present-an awesome scooter that we had been so excited to give to him.  He looked at me with his big blue eyes and said "it was hiding, and I found it!"  Well what else could we do?  I smiled and called Chad to come out.  We wished him a happy (early) birthday and he zipped away on his "really cool scooter!"

Max was adamant that he wanted a soccer cake.  Thanks to Wilton, who makes a great soccer cake mold!

Tate and Uncle Kevin

Hurray!  Sand toys for the beach in California!

Max and Uncle T.  Max love, love, loves to golf.  Uncle T, Aunt Briana, and Uncle Kevin hit a homerun when they gave him 2 real golf clubs!

Splashing in the swimming pool

Daddy telling Max to go give Mommy a hug.  (Note the dripping wet clothes!)

Searching the sky for the bubble whirlygig that Nana and Grandpa gave him.  He loves to see how high it will go.