Three!

Yes, it has been a while, but I (finally) wanted to post pictures from Max and Charlotte's third birthday!  As their birthday fell on a Tuesday, we got to enjoy an extended birthday celebration.  Below, Max shows his appreciation for some early birthday cake on Saturday evening.

9 November 2013

And, of course, birthday cake doesn't taste quite as good without presents!

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.

10 November 2013

Max and Charlotte both blew out the candles on their cake; I'm not sure if they made a wish.

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!

10 November 2013

It works for four-year-old boys, too.  Reed and Ronan joined Max atop the bonus dirt pile.

10 November 2013

Not to be outdone by the boys, Charlotte also summitted Mount Dirt for some playtime.

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.

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.

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?

12 November 2013

Two sleeping three-year-olds!

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)