Happy Birthday TAFT!

Taft turned 3 today! Unfortunately, he wasn't feeling his best earlier on during his party. He's had an earache off and on the last couple of days. So, he hasn't been his silly high energy self. I finally captured this smile from him right before bed this evening, he got a second wind after dinner. It was a pretty low key day, just Mom and Dad and siblings for the party. We had planned to go to the fire station, but as Taft conked out right after opening presents and eating 2 bites of cake we decided to save that excursion for another day. We love Taft and all his silliness, always keeps us smiling at his antics, and wish him a very happy 3rd Birthday!

Taft just stayed on the couch to open his presents. He got some more track for his train, a little people fire engine, a T-ball set, and a mini trampoline( Mom and Dad hope he'll use that to bounce on instead of the furniture).

It was cute to watch Taft with his new toys. He really liked them and wanted to play, but found it hard to gather up the energy.

He's been telling me for weeks he wants orange cupcakes with cars. So I created this little treat tree for him using 'Cars' stickers on toothpicks. He managed to eat the top frosted part off of his before. . .

Out like a light! Taft crashed out on the bed in the guest room with his bunny and new trains. (We'd just moved that bed downstairs that morning, I hadn't even put sheets on it yet--Taft didn't mind)

After a very long nap Taft headed outside with Elaine to try out his new T-ball set. They had fun taking turns whacking at the ball. It was great to see Taft finally enjoying himself on his birthday.