Tate Turns 3

Our funny little man turned 3-some days the time has flown by, other days I'm actually amazed he's survived so long.

When I think back over the last year and this little guy the things that come to mind are, horses, wrestling, biting, horses, screaming (from his sisters because he's followed them into their room and has started getting into as many things as possible), favorite foods include suckers, candy, cookies, white rice, apples, and bananas (although the first couple bites, never the whole thing), Backyardigans have been replaced with Horseland & Racing Stripes for a bit, "Catch You" (Tate's rendition of being chased), chasing and torturing chickens, did I mention Horses? He has started talking quite a bit more this year, lately there is a lot of, "Come play" as he grabs your hand and leads you to the bedroom to play horses.

John's thoughts: He's ridden 2 stick ponies to death, he's a rough and tumble kid. He likes to play rough, "catch you".

McKenna says, "I like Tate when he is running. He's funny and makes me laugh. I like to play horses with him. I like that he gives me a hug and a kiss every night before bed. I don't like him to hit me and pull mine or Tyler's hair, or hurt the chickens."

Tyler says about Tate, "he's ok. I just like it when he um....wants me to come see something. (he pulls her to things) I like it when he does that it's so fun. And then when he wants me to play with him I will. I like it when he laughs, and when he is soo wild and I call him rhinoceros."

It was a pretty low key day, the festivities didn't start until Dad got off work, and so shortly before we were supposed to leave we found Tate tuckered and surrendered infront of the tv in this position.

Sadly he didn't wake up very happy, but he got over that pretty quickly once the presents and cake came out. We had a small party with Grandma & Grandpa Harris and Grandma & Grandpa Jackson.

More presents, never enough horses

Not sure what I was thinking, except how much I know this kid loves his stick horse, especially ones that play music, and so he got a new one that actually works. He was beyond thrilled.

Happy Birthday Tate! We Love you!