Today my little Sam is 3 years old! We celebrated with a family party on Saturday. Sam had a smashing time. He’s such a big kid now. So talkative, so creative, so adorable!
The night before I set up streamers, balloons, presents, and a new play tent. The tent was an immediate hit. Sam reacted on the stairs like it was a magical Christmas morning.
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Later (eons later it seemed) (my scheduling, but kid anxiety made it seem like forever) the family was gathered for a midday brunch. 
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Sam soon proved to be an expert at present unwrapping. 
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Jack was a super older brother. He help back very well and let Sam really enjoy opening the presents. Jack also quickly inspected each one for age appropriateness and share-ability. 
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(Sam fell on his face a few days prior, his teeth cut both the inner and outer bottom lip. That’s the black scab you see on his face.)
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For months (literally!) Sam has been asking for a Bob the Minion birthday cake. I think it turned out lovely! (Though I’m miffed the cake was dry. I even used a cake soak!)
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We went to the mall for playtime and shopping. The boys each got a Build-A-Bear and they are their new best buds. 
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Earlier in the day Sam declared that he wanted to get ice cream. We delivered. 
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Spoiled with a train ride through the mall. Always fun!
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And we found a little playground for a quick stop before dinner at Red Robin. 
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An exhausted and happy three-year-old climbed into his new toddler bed for a long night’s sleep. Happy Birthday Samwise Storm!
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