Love You!

Happy Valentine's to Kara... (o: Nice job from afar Hon!

Breakfast before church. Isn't she a cutie pie?!

Miss Independent likes to hold her toothbrush and feed herself!

She seems to enjoy toys with faces more than others.

Peek-a-boo...it's my favorite boy!

Joel Spelled His Name Today

Joel ready to get the party started!

Joel with Uncle Ryan & his fiance Erica

Joel opening up a gift from Uncle Ryan & Erica with Elliot & Lucas looking on.

Joel still opening up presents.

Opening gifts from Elliot..outfit, book and Thomas toy!

Checking out some Cars art supplies from Lucas.

Enjoying the drinks and snacks.

Nice spread! Note the awesome Thomas cake!

The boys having fun with the balloons & toys.

Mom likes to decorate!

Happy 3rd Birthday Joel!

Our little train conductor.

Joel's Birthday Party

Joel's birthday party was alot of fun today. I'm EXHAUSTED though! I love the decorating part and the planning is fine...just don't like the cleaning and preparation of the food. Joel was taking it all in today...he wasn't too responsive. After he opened his gifts, he had so much fun playing with them he didn't eat his cake until a couple hours later! His Thomas cake was so nice and the yummiest ever. Our friend, Sandra Portillo, made it. I'm excited to see what she'll come up with for Elianna's birthday in a couple weeks!! Joel was so blessed with fun with his friends and such a great variety of gifts to enjoy in the coming year. Thanks to all who sent cards, called, and celebrated Joel golden birthday with us...near and far (G & G Neuharth and Auntie Missy skyped with us during the whole party!)

Joel Gets Birthday Movie Gift from Daddy

Daddy wanted to see Joel's reaction to his gift...so I'm posting this for him to see mainly.