Geoffrey turns 3!!!

Our special boy celebrated his third birthday early last week, on December 2nd!  As is tradition in this family, a birthday is a BIG reason to celebrate, and we don't let it go unnoticed; in fact, birthdays tend to spread over several days, between the actual day and a birthday party later on, to celebrate with friends.

Geoffrey's birthday landed on a weekday morning, making it pretty busy.  But we started things off right, as he came downstairs to find his special birthday button, a decorated house and his birthday balloon!  We also let him open his present from his sister, because neither of them could wait! ;)

This was truly the only thing the boy wanted for his birthday: a monster truck.  We really didn't need to bother with any other gifts!  (But we did, anyway.)

We went about our morning, getting ready for work and school.  I didn't bring my camera to school (because why would I??), but when we arrived to Maddie's classroom, Geoffrey showed her teacher his birthday button and new monster truck, and she became very excited.  She gave Geoffrey a birthday sticker and a birthday crown, complete with his name printed on it (which he proceeded to wear for the remainder of the day). To top it off, although the school bell had rung, she brought Geoffrey up to the front of the class, along with Maddie, and the whole class broke into singing, "Happy Birthday!"  He was IN HEAVEN.  It was so precious!!

We enjoyed a birthday lunch with Daddy, and later that afternoon, Geoffrey was gifted a Target gift card for his birthday, so we did a little shopping.  What a lucky duck!  He chose a super cool car speedway - big hit.

After dinner, brought birthday cake and a few more presents.  Best. Day. Ever. :)

Look at that baby face!!  He looked like this all day, whenever anyone in person, or over the phone, was singing to him.  It was pretty cute.

That monster truck has not left his side, day or night!

The birthday king, fully indulging.

This is the only picture of him opening his gifts, that isn't too blurry.  He was just having way too much fun!

The following weekend, we hosted a small party for Geoffrey to celebrate his birthday with good friends.  We used the clubhouse to our apartment complex, which was a great space for such an occasion!  The theme??  "Planes and Dusty."  He's had this in mind for months.  I was really pleased with how it all came together quite easily!  Take a peak!

I made a "runway" on the floor for a plane-flying contest we had as a party game.  It was great fun!

Geoffrey was taking a nap while Maddie and I set up the party decorations.  She was really excited to escort him into the party room, covering his eyes the whole way until this moment....

He was pretty stoked. ;)  He was proudly wearing his new Dusty shirt (the main character and theme for our party), and tightly holding his new "Blade Ranger" (character from the movie) in one hand, and his monster truck in the other hand. 

Yeah.  He was happy!

Let's get this party started!!

We were lucky to have our friend take over in the picture-taking department, which made it easy for me to focus on the party.  Here are a few more highlights!

Sweet Anya, all dolled-up.

Getting the planes ready for flight!

No, I wasn't joking.  He loves this monster truck.

Geoffrey's plane just took off!

Me and my buddy.

Our friend, Hannah, partaking in some good plane-flying fun.  She's a good sport. ;)

Proud big sister, loving the chance to have a party - for any reason!

That's one happy party guest!  Amelie, our kids' pseudo little sister.

Maddie, Geoffrey - who isn't sure he wants to be held by his sister - and Caleb!

A fun game of stick the logo on Dusty's nose!

Oh, boy! Another birthday cake!   

And it has DUSTY flying overhead!! (If you're ever in need of a Dusty figurine, we can hook.you.up.  We acquired quite a few versions over this boy's birthday! :) 

Loving the birthday song!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEOFFREY PATRICK!!!

You are our sweet, sensitive, silly, caring, tender-hearted, curious little boy, and we are so blessed that you are in our family.  It is an awesome responsibility to be your parents, and your big sister!  We love you, buddy!!