Snow for Taylor's Birthday!

Taylor was fortunate enough to have it snow about 3 inches on his birthday!  What a great present.  On Saturday morning, we took the sleds out to our hill, and had a blast!  Taylor, Dave, and I rode down the hill on the flyer many many times.  We tried to make a snowman, but the snow was too powdery.  Our snowballs even broke up in mid-air.  AnnaKate, Billy, and Kelly visited with us as we were sledding.  AnnaKate was too cute in her little green hate and adorable coat.  Taylor loved visiting with her.  We haven't seen them in a while, so it was great to catch up!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Taylor!

I can't believe that he is 3!  He is such as big boy.  If I think about it for too long, I will cry.  I know that he can't still little forever, but maybe just every now and then I could freeze him!?  Here are some pictures from our day.  We woke Taylor up with his favorite chocolate chip muffins, and then we led him into the den where we had a tent set up and presents waiting for him inside.  Emily gave him a sleeping bag for his birthday- so what better way to break it in than with a tent that is just his size.  At school, they had pajama day, had a Valentine's party, ate birthday Diego cupcakes, and he wore a special birthday crown that his teachers made him.  He didn't take it off until bed time.  What a fun birthday!

Sledding- day 2

Today was an even better day for sledding.  The entire ground- grass, road, and all was literally a solid sheet of ice.  Taylor fell a few times, but there weren't any serious injuries that would keep us from sledding.  We took turns heading down the hill near our house that leads into the cul-de-sac.  Then, we took a walk around the neighborhood.  Dave pulled Taylor the entire way in the sled.  The walk took probably three times longer than it normally would because we were having to walk very slowly and carefully.  It was worth every minute of it!  We are all tired now, and we are ready for lunch!  The sun is out, and the ice is rapidly melting.  We enjoyed it while it lasted.  Maybe we will have another round this year!?

Fun sledding!

Well, we didn't get the 3-6 inches that they were calling for, but we did get a good layer of sleet and ice that made for great sledding!  We bundled Taylor up in his little ski bid, snow boots, mittens, and heavy jacket.    We then hauled out the sled that I once used as a kid and headed outside for some fun.  Taylor had a blast.  After about 2 minutes, he didn't want Dave to hold on to him any longer, and he wanted to get higher and higher on the hill.  We were outside for about an hour and half.  We even walked through the nature trail, over the bridge, and to a huge hill that the neighbors have named "Dead Man's Hill."  We didn't dare sled down it, but I sure did take pictures of other crazies sledding.  I think that we may head back outside after Taylor's nap.  For now, we are going to sit next to a fire, eat some lunch, and enjoy some hot tea.  What a fabulous day!

Rescue Heroes

When Christie came to visit, she brought all of Owen's Rescue Heroes for Taylor to play with.  Their "hub" is huge and there are about 15 heroes along with all of their vehicles, backpacks, and tools.  It is quite the set-up!  We found the movie of the Rescue Heroes as well.  Since we introduced theses heroes to Taylor, he has played with them non stop.  He has hardly played with any of his Christmas presents.  Instead, he wants to watch the Rescue Heroes movie and play with the toys at the same time.  It is his favorite thing to do right now.  It is just too precious to watch his imagination explode as he plays with them.  From the moment he wakes up, to the bath tub, to bed he plays with them.