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| 9 November 2013 |
And, of course, birthday cake doesn't taste quite as good without presents!
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| 9 November 2013 |
Max opened up an Arnie Argentinosaurus interactive talking toy (complete with wristband remote control!) from the Dinosaur Train series. And Charlotte got a Lalaloopsy doll (not pictured).
Like last year, we had a birthday at our local park. And we had several guests of honor come to town: Grandma Cheryl, Grandma Judy and Aunt Lauren all flew in to attend. Brenda and Gabby procured a Dinosaur Train-themed birthday cake, which Charlotte was all too happy to decorate with candles.
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| 10 November 2013 |
Max and Charlotte both blew out the candles on their cake; I'm not sure if they made a wish.
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| 10 November 2013 |
It would appear that Charlotte's fear of fire was just a two-year-old thing!
An unanticipated feature of the park that day was a huge pile of dirt: the perfect gift for any three-year-old boy!
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| 10 November 2013 |
It works for four-year-old boys, too. Reed and Ronan joined Max atop the bonus dirt pile.
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| 10 November 2013 |
Not to be outdone by the boys, Charlotte also summitted Mount Dirt for some playtime.
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| 10 November 2013 |
Needless to say, a post-party bath was warranted.
Charlotte, Max, Aunt Lauren, Grandma Cheryl and I went to Montrose for a little birthday shopping. Charlotte posed astride a (mechanical) pony ... uh, ride.
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| 11 November 2013 |
Charlotte and Max pose next to public art during a lunch trip to Old Town Pasadena on the day they turned three.
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| 12 November 2013 |
Charlotte and Max open more presents on their birthday. Because of the extended nature of their celebration this year, I believe that this was the fourth day in a row they got presents! Who says Tuesday birthdays are all that bad?
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| 12 November 2013 |
Two sleeping three-year-olds!
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| 12 November 2013 |
Whether you came from near or far, we'd like to thank everyone who shared in our weekend and made it so special for Charlotte and Max!
--- Shawn (for Jenn and Charlotte and Max and Lucy and Rufus)
