Happy 3rd Birthday, Brock!

Brock turned 3 years old yesterday and he had a great birthday.  To begin the day he got to eat Lucky Charms for breakfast.  He eats all of the marshmallows first and then the cereal.  We tried to get him to wear a birthday hat.

Now that Brock is 3 years old he can ride in a booster car seat.

First we went to Kindermusik and Brock got to wear the birthday hat.  The class sang Happy Birthday to him and he didn't cry like he did at his party, but I could tell he didn't like it much.

After class we went home and got Daddy and then went to the Magic Kingdom.  It was more crowded than when we went a couple of weeks ago.  We rode Pirates first, then rode to Tom Sawyer Island.  The last time we were at the island Brock ran all over the place but this time he seemed tired.  He did shoot a gun in the fort, explore a cave, and try out the rocking chairs.

Next we walked by Small World.  The line there was long so we kept walking, but Brock turned around in his stroller and looked longingly at the ride.  We could tell he really wanted to ride Small World.  We rode the carousel instead because the line was short.

Then my favorite - Teacups!

We rode several more rides including Buzz Lightyear and the Barnstormer roller coaster.  By this time it was getting dark.  We walked by Small World again and Brock so wanted to ride.  I made a video of most of the ride so he could watch it again at home.  He got very excited when the ride started and clapped at the end.  He enjoyed it so much we rode it twice. 

It was very dark when we got out and the barber shop was already closed so we decided to go home.  Plus, we were starving.  The castle was decorated with lights and it was so beautiful.

Since it was Brock's birthday we ate his favorite food again - pizza!  We had a major development.  I always cut his pizza into bites and he eats it with a fork because he doesn't want to bite it.  Last night after eating several pieces with his fork I got him to eat some by biting the it.  Now if only I can get him to bite toast!

Finally, we went to the doctor this morning for Brock's 3 year check-up.  Brock weighs 32.5 pounds and is 37.25 inches tall. 

Birthday Party!

Last night we had Brock's birthday party at our house.  The kids played in the backyard and the bouncy house was a big hit!  We ate pizza for supper.  Brock said pizza so many times yesterday because he wanted to eat pizza so much.  It's definitely his favorite food.

After dark we came inside and ate cake and opened presents.  Daddy made a school bus cake because Brock loves the Wheels on the Bus song and books and his toy buses.  He didn't want to wear a party hat so he wore his Mickey ears instead. 

Brock because upset when we sang Happy Birthday but he enjoyed opening presents and eating cake and ice cream.

Thank you everyone for Brock's gifts and for coming to his party!

Lake Eola Festival

We've had really great weather the last few days so Saturday we decided to go to the festival at Lake Eola instead of doing all the stuff we need to do.  (Yes, there is a lake called Eola, which sounds a lot like Ebola).  We use any excuse to put off chores.

We had to pay to park and when we were getting out of the car the parking attendant came up to us and said he didn't take us for Marco Rubio supporters (I have a sticker on my car).  The attendant was also a Rubio supporter and we had a nice victory chat.  I'm still trying to figure out how anyone would take me as a liberal or  "independent" Crist supporter.  Perhaps because were at an art festival.  But let that bide. 

There were cars at the festival from the company that doesn't take bail-outs and Brock got to drive one.

Here are a couple of the famous black swans from Lake Eola.  A couple of weeks ago someone stole all of the swans and the police have recovered some of them.  I didn't know they were famous until they were stolen.

Brock enjoyed playing the instruments at this booth.

We found the perfect chair for Brock.  I guess this is an early birthday present.

They had an enormous bouncy house and Brock loved it.  I was afraid he was going to get crushed because there were so many kids and most of them were bigger than him.  He quit jumping after a while and was just laying there so I had to have another kid help me get him out.  I didn't want him to get smashed.  He was so sad when he had to leave.

Brock rode is tricycle a little when we got home and then it was time for the Aggies!  Whoop!!!!!!!!  The Ags beat OU and tu lost again!  The perfect ending to a week filled with so many victories!

Halloween Party

On Halloween night we went to a party and went trick-or-treating with friends.  They had lots of decorations including this spider in the driveway.  Brock loved it but wouldn't be still for a picture.  After trick-or-treating we ate junk food and watched football.  Brock got a ton of candy.  We've eaten most of what he can't eat because of his allergies and the rest we are using for potty rewards.  At the rate he's going the stash will last a while.