Weston's 3rd {Construction} Birthday Party

Weston was sooooo excited for his party. We had to make a countdown calendar because there were LOTS of questions as to when the party was happening. He woke up to a decorated house and a big ol' present {a basketball hoop}. It was so fun seeing how excited he was for everything. 

I really need to learn how to do collages so until then.... here are a million pictures to scroll through. 

Every party, no lie, I mess up on the first round of the cake. It's my new norm and I'm just starting to accept that this happens every time. Grrr. Around 3 am the first cake turned out to be a disaster... but it all worked out and I think the end cake turned out really cute. Weston was obsessed with it. 

The little tool belts to turn the kiddies into a construction crew. 

We had a little meeting to get the crew outfitted and ready for their big jobs. 

They hammered nails, 

dug in the sand, 

helped construct a big cardboard house, 

built towers, 

ate pulled pork sandwiches for lunch, 

and of course ate cake. Weston takes his candle blowing very seriously! Three happy years... we love you Weston. It was a perfect day, except for not getting a group picture of the kids. {Many thanks to my mom who flew in to help me party prep. And to Cam who took pictures during the party. Love you both.}

Father's Day {2012}

Father's Day weekend I planned a little trip to Half Moon Bay to see the tide pools. Let's just say the tide pool thing didn't work out too well because I can't read the tide chart.... but we had fun regardless.  Mostly we just wanted to show our daddy how much we love him. The boys love when Cameron gets home from work and they run as fast as they can to play in Cameron's car. It's not Cameron's favorite thing in the world because he's been commuting for hours but the boys absolutely love it. They yell out the sunroof, blast the music, and push every button on the dash. He's a good daddy! :) 

Give the boys some rocks, sand, and water and they're happy campers. 

After about 5 minutes of family time Weston escaped us and trespassed past the "stop" sign. He reaaaalllly wanted to make a pizza in that one spot and there he remained. Three years old.... it's going to be rough. 

The rest of us watched the seals {who were so super close to us} and played in the sand.

Such a fun day celebrating the best daddy and hubby in the world. We love you Cameron!!  

Weston's Preschool Graduation {2012}

The party girl in me loves that there's a party for everything.... even graduating from a 2's preschool program. I'm still trying to sway Cameron's opinion on this one. It was really sweet to see Weston with his friends and participate in a little program for the parents. Putting Weston in a 2's program was perfect for him. He loved going, loved his teacher, learned a lot of independence, and it was a great outlet for all of his crazy energy. We love you Weston and are so proud of you! 

His class performing Wheels on the Bus. I think he's totally thrilled about it. 

After their performance his teacher gave them scrapbooks and homemade capes. Sooo sweet. She's a sewer and she gave her class so many sweet home made gifts throughout the year. I'll totally miss her.

Weston and his teacher Samina. He ran and hugged her every day- he's going to miss her. 

There was a big potluck party after graduation with bounce houses and games. The kiddos had a blast. Now onto the 3's.... watch me cry. 

Livermore Rodeo {2012}

I die for the rodeo. It is one of my favorite parts of summer. The little boys loved getting into the action and were pretty intent on watching the races. And when they weren't watching the horses they were eating hot dogs, and running up and down the hill. Pretty much a party any way you looked at it. 

{Brayden, Evan, Weston, Lucas, Holden}

Weston taking a breather after he tumbled down the hill. It's rough being a boy. 

Me and my cowboys

Holden's had hotdogs before, all neatly cut up served with a fork. Tonight he got his first Rodeo dog, in a bun, all slathered with ketchup and mustard. The kid was in heaven. 

Father and Sons {2012}

Father and sons.... the best weekend of the year for a mama! Weston was so excited to go camping where "no babies and no moms are allowed." Cameron is starting to take this whole camping experience seriously these days. This year he bought two sleeping bag. This is a big deal for us considering last year he bought flashlights. We're hardcore campers round here. The boys camp at Half Moon Bay and it is soooo super gorgeous. I always die when I see these pics come back.

He was so excited to set up the tent and he was running around a million miles a minute.

He loved his new sleeping bag....until 12:30 am. All good things must come to an end. Cameron sends me a pic of his sleeping bag all covered in vomit. Poor little babe and poor daddy I must say. Cameron put him in his bag and put Weston's bag outside the tent.... thinking it was just food poisoning? When round two happened a half hour later, in Cameron's sleeping bag, Cameron decided to call it a night. At 1 am he literally rolled everything up in the tent and shoved it in the back of the car at drove home. Awwww, what a priceless father and sons experience NEVER to be forgotten!