Birthday party and general weather complaints

One of the best parts of having a birthday is getting a cake (well at least according to me). Mason had a hard time choosing a theme for his party this year because he wanted so many things. He at one point settled on a John Deere-construction-fire truck party. I had to explain to him that he had to choose one. Since he had already had a John Deere party when he turned 2 we tried dissuading him from that. He settled on a fire truck party. He was all excited about having a fire truck on his cake and having everyone here to watch him blow out the candles.

As most of you know this winter has been the worst EVER and sure enough we planned his party for a Sunday and had to cancel it due to a blizzard. Finally this past Sunday we had everyone over and he got his fire truck cake. He of course was spoiled and got tons of presents.

We are definitely ready for spring around here. Even Mason isn't thrilled with going out and playing in the snow anymore. Heard it's going to be in the 40's this weekend, it will feel like a heat wave!

Everyone else is doing well. Sutton's tubes have helped him tremendously and he continues to sleep through the night nearly every night! And he is walking non stop, no more crawling. If he falls down he squats and gets back up and walks some more. He grew up way too fast.

Easton continues to imitate Mason and say things he isn't supposed to. He's so defiant, easy baby....devil of a toddler. :) But we laugh at his antics behind his back. I may have posted about this in another post, but Mason's new favorite words are poopy and butt; therefore Easton's new favorite words are poopy and butt. Time out has proven to help control Mason's use of the words but hasn't been quite so successful with Easton. When he gets mad at someone he frowns, and very sternly and quickly says, "poopy mommy, or poopy Mason." Jake and I have to hold in our laughter when he does it because it is so funny to see him testing his boundaries, but I am ready for some new words.... although scared what Mason might teach him next.

Until next week... hope you are all well. And I wanted to quickly add that if you would keep our dear "uncle" Ian in your thoughts over the next 6 months we would appreciate it. He leaves for Iraq in the next few days. Ian you are never far from our thoughts! Take care everyone!