3 Year Old

It is so hard for me to comprehend that Peyton is 3!! He is such a blessing in our family though he does give us a run for our money.  This little man came with a big personality and he continues to surprise us every day. 



For Peyton's birthday this year we were in Nevada.  I don't think we really thought about Peyton's birthday when making our summer travel arrangements.  I felt bad that Chad wouldn't be able to share in Peyton's birthday but it ended up working out.  Poor Chadley ended up being in the OR until about 10pm and wouldn't have been able to celebrate the day with us anyway.  Chad was able to slip out of the OR for a few minutes to call Peyton and wish him a happy birthday and we were able to Facetime him the next day.

Though we couldn't have Dad, we were grateful to be surrounded by family.  We started off the day with a HUGE birthday donut thanks to Grandma Debbie  and black balloons {Peyton's choice} Then we hit Scheel's for a ride on the "ferris" and bowling.  Next, Peyton picked Jack In The Box Chicken Nuggets and In 'n' Out Milkshake for lunch and then it was time for naps and swimming in the backyard with "pop-cycles".  When Grandpa Steve got home from work we had dinner and Peyton sang everyone at the table their very own happy birthday song.  We ended the evening with cupcakes and ice cream with Grandma and Grandpa Vos.  Peyton had an awesome day and couldn't get enough of the fact that it was his special day. 

 

 

 

 

This is what happens when you ask Peyton to sit up and smile nice for a picture ;)

 

We had to hide the cupcakes!

Peyton was disappointed the "fires" weren't working.  It was too windy.

 

P got a bubble gun for his bday and thought it was great!

Playin' cards with the older folk

 

 

Peyton's Birthday Interview:
{It took me a few days to get P to answer all his questions}

 How old are you today?  3 "Free"

What do you like to play?  Trucks

What do you like to do with Mommy?  Be quiet

What do you like to do with Daddy?  Play with trucks & wrestle with my Dad

What do you like to play with Avery?  Chase

What do to like to eat?  Chocolate milk & popcorn

What is your favorite color?  Blue

What is your favorite show?  I just love Mickey Mouse

What is your favorite song? Child Of God

What is your favorite store?  Costco

What makes you happy?  Birthdays and toys

What makes you sad?  The Snow Monster (on Frozen)

What is your favorite animal?  Zebra

Who is your best friend? My dad

 

 

 AT 3 YEARS PEYTON...

 

has a few nicknames: P, Peyday, P-Daddy, Pate, PDan

 

is hilarious.  He loves to make people laugh

 

is still a picky eater but is starting to try (or lick) some new things.  Some of his favorite foods include Wheaties with sugar (brown or white), yogurt, apples, crackers with peanut butter and sprinkles, grapes, anything sweet but especially loves Oreos, Brown Smoothies (aka chocolate/banana), chicken nuggets (but not McDonald's), Orange juice, chocolate milk, chips, fruit snacks and popcorn

 

sleeps in a double size bed with all of his friends-beanie baby puppies and of course Rufus Dog and uses a night light

 

can count to twenty

 

knows how to spell Peyton, Mom, Dad and Avery

 

knows the meaning of funny words like "Gargantuan"

 

loves to watch shows and movies like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, Frozen, and of course Cars

 

is super stubborn and definitely has strong opinions

 

loves to swim, go to the park and just be outside as much as possible

 

loves to play baseball, basketball, catch and balloon hit

 

has a one track mind and is not easily deterred

 

talks non-stop and is starting to ask "How come?" about EVERYTHING

 

is very observant and descriptive. He can often be heard saying things like "Look at those beautiful purple flowers."

 

loves music.  He is always asking Dad to sing "Men In Tights" and "Dancin' Yeah!" and loves to listen to "Chopping the Ice" and "Frozen Fractals" on the Frozen Soundtrack.

 

is starting to interact with Avery more and really wants her to drive trucks with him

 

still loves to color, read books and drive anything with wheels.  He even has his own one-legged hopping method for driving cars.

 

is starting to say prayers all by himself and loves to have "Scripture Power" or scripture study

 

says "I love You" and will even give kisses and hugs

 

is just all around a super awesome kid