Yesterday we celebrated Patrick's 3rd birthday with a big family party! Lots of pictures were taken - here is a just a selection!

I was trying to get a picture of Patrick with his balloons from Grandma and Grampy - but he refused to look at the camera. At least K is looking at me in this one! You can also see Auntie Brenda, Janae, Mattea, and Ayla.
Auntie Brenda and Uncle Cal are the makers of this kid-sized chairs. We've had one for Patrick since Christmas 2005, but Auntie Brenda brought a second one for Kathryn! Lucky kiddos!!
Patrick opening gifts. This one is goggles from Auntie Brenda:

Opening a Dr. Kit from Auntie Sara, Uncle Derek, A,M&J:

More gifts - it gets blurry for me after this!

A shirt and shorts from Gramma and Grandpa Noot:
P insisted we put the shirt on. He also wanted to wear the shorts - on his arms!
A gift from Auntie Boo & James:
KAthryn wanted the wipe-off markers opened!


Gifts from mommy & daddy - a 'lawn mower' for the back yard.

Kathryn really likes the mower:
A Toopy and Binoo puzzle from Gramma and Grampy:
Nemo V-smile game:
and an 'i-pod' Elmo book too!



Lounging and opening the gift from Grandpa Train and Gramma Charlie:

Kathryn got a little gift too - a cape and a book:
A book, puzzles, sleep over bed, and little einstein DVD:
Kathryn wanted Patrick's new Little Einstein DVD opened!!
Time for Cake!

Patrick still wasn't sure about the candles! But he did 'blow' them out with me.

MmMmm delicious chocolate cake! Patrick literally got it EVERYWHERE!

We had a great time with our family but the day went REALLY fast. Thanks again for all the great gifts - we are still re-discovering them!