He is THREE!!!!!

Three years ago, this happy, loud, busy, big boy was brand spankin' new.

But today, he is 3 years old!!!

To celebrate, we had a party....I mean, what else do you do?

For the monkey that he is, we made it a monkey theme. 

Not only has he always loved monkeys, but each part of the decor was only $0.97 at Wally World! 

I went all out for this part though....I made (yes, folks, M-A-D-E, made!) this totally cute monkey cake! 

We had all of Landon's favorite foods for snacks.

Meat, cheese, and buns

Strawberries

Chips

Juice

And, of course, the cake. 

Uncle Elzie and Aunt Phyllis came down from Silver Bay to come to the party.  Avery was a lot less wild, so they got to snuggle with her.

Nothing wrong with a little nap!

Then up and ready to ham it up with Uncle Kevin! 

But back to the Birthday Boy.....

It was present time!!

On gift #2 a trend started.....

Apparently word got out that Landon loves bulldozers and dump trucks......

Not only one, but 2 big trucks!

And some toys from Mimi.....

Then came truck #3!!

And some more games and toys....

Some clothes from Mommy that ended up on the floor.....

And trucks #4 and #5!!! 

Seriously, the kid didn't care what else there may be, he just wanted to get done and over to all those trucks!

But, one more gift from Mommy and Daddy.

A red wagon for outside!

He was moderately pleased with it, but really just wanted to get the trucks! 

He was willing to leave the trucks for a brief moment to cut his cake and sing Happy Birthday.

Blowing out the candles! 

He shoved a few bites in.....

.....then it was FINALLY truck time! 

We got them all out of the boxes and off he went! 

He and his friends just zoomed all over the house with the fleet of trucks! 

One short pause in the truck activity, though.

And for what, may you ask?? 

SNOW!!!  On Landon's birthday, October 5th, we got our first sprinkling of snow for the year. 

I guess this means fall is over.....

But just a few days before his party, Landon had pictures taken with our friend Jill.

We were outside in the beautiful colors of fall, enjoying a gorgeous day.

Just look at my little baby boy.....

I am so proud to say I am his Mama!