Xander is 3!!!

I say this with everything birthday, and I know I sound like a broken record, but I can't believe another year has already passed and my baby is THREE!!!!!!!!!  The day before his birthday, I came down with the stomach flu, and it was HORRIBLE!!!!!!!  So I wasn't able to do anything that I had been planning on for him, but luckily my in-laws came down and they saved the day!  They made his cupcakes and cleaned my house and it was great!  Truly, a blessing!  

The adorable birthday boy, giving grins to his grandma!

So excited for cupcakes and to blow out a candle!

So, I don't know what was up with the angle of this picture, and I'm bummed about it, but it's still cute. He had to blow on these candles probably 4-5 times before they went out, and I *think* Daddy helped out.  It was really funny!

Lovin' the cupcake!

 Luckily that morning I was feeling good enough to go out with Nathan and Becca and buy Xander's presents!  

We just love this little boy!!!!  He is just sooo funny and a blast to have around!  Usually he's pretty good tempered, but he does love to argue with his brother!  He is also really excited for us to have a baby, and says a couple times each day, with a sweet little look on his face, "Mommy's having a baby!" any time a baby is mentioned.  It's really sweet and cute.

Despite the frequent arguments and fights, they do love each other!

I went shopping one day and put everything on the table and was sitting on the couch talking to Nathan when I heard Xander say, "Look mom!  I made a castle!!"  He was so proud of himself and his castle!  Michael then had to join in on the castle action.  I think he was being a monster or something.  I can't remember!