Evan Turns 3!

On a quiet, cloudy day yesterday, Evan turned 3.  Just 3 years ago, this sweet and charming boy entered our lives and we were forever changed.  This birthday seemed special, because for the first time he really understood that he was getting bigger.  This year he knew more about what birthdays are and the excitement was noticeably greater.  We counted down the days and with each one Evan's grin got wider.  

We gathered at Chuy's with Amma and Papa, Granmom and Grandad, and had a festive Mexican feast before heading home to open gifts and eat cupcakes.  On the way home Evan sang along to "Go Tell it On the Mountain"!  I was surprised at how well he remembered the words.  He was shouting out so loud when we got out of the car.  It just made me realize how, when a child turns 3, they really seem to come into their own personality.  I really noticed this in Evan yesterday and it was great to see.  

Because it is just after Christmas, Evan's birthday comes before any of us are ready.  The boys still haven't played with half of their Christmas gifts, and here we are opening MORE GIFTS!  It was nice for Evan, though, because this time the day was all about him and the gifts were his.  Benjamin took part in the gift-giving this year, and gave Evan an angry birds sleeping bag and pillow.  He also presented Evan's motorized vehicle by riding it into the living room.  So far, there have only been a few minor disagreements about whose turn it is to ride.  We'll see how that goes this afternoon when they get back from "Winter Camp"!