Jack's Birthday Party!

I'm three, everybody!

After breakfast ( just like every year) Jack got to open "1" present from us...

We thought that opening a big one would be OK. His first Power Wheel (an F-150)

He was so thrilled and excited. They drove around the yard for hours.

later, the boys stopped for a quick snack a PB&J sandwich

but not too long after they both wanted a nap before the party.

After his nap, he got up and got into his birthday outfit. His favorite Spider Man shirt.
Spider Man was the winning theme out of Batman, Lightning McQueen & Jake and the Never Land Pirates. (he did good:)

Party Time! with a Spider Man Pinata.
Unbelievably Adorable


Splashing, laughing and running

Luke had so much fun but had nothing to do with the kiddie pool. (the water was too cold)

Everyone was there to Party. We had hot dogs, chips and coke. So delicious.

Fun. Fun. Fun.
Is he now a Preschooler?

Good Times. (By the way, the boys did not drive while Luke was in the truck)

We will have Pinatas every year from now on...

because pulling on the strings & of course the candy was all they talked about!

Jack's party was so much fun. I know that he had the best three year old party ever!

While we all smiled for the picture.

Jack was eating half of the red icing bordering the cake.

ha ha, that is so like Jack (:
You may notice that this picture is out of order. Keep scrolling down for more pictures of the party and his birthday (:

Happy 3rd Birthday, Jack!

Time for presents, guys!
Jack relaxing with Papa & Aunt Amy


First up, from Nana & Papa
Just what he wanted, A Spider-Man costume & a web shooting toy.(not pictured)
Thank you Nana & Papa. (Oh, and Luke wanted a sucker too!)


I know Jack doesn't seem very excited about his new Wac A Mole game, but Daddy seems to be very excited for him. ha-ha :)
Jack absolutely loves this game! Thank you, Daddy!
Jack opening present #3 with his helper next to him.
Will was so happy for Jack. His face lit up every time Jack opened a present that he can potentially play with too.

next two presents were from little bro.

"Thank you, Lukey" (this is what Jack calls his little brother)


His two Aunts gave Jack Clone Wars characters.


Storm Troopers, Anakin Sky walker & Obi Wan Kenobi


Aunt Angie also gave Jack Spider Man Pajamas (not pictured) Thank you girls!


Will thought that Jack would really like this Spider Man Mask & he was right. he *loves* it

From Mommy & Daddy,

Toy Story light up shoes. (He's been wanting light up shoes for ever)

"Thank you, Will"

A gigantic fire truck Floor Puzzle.


After all of the presents were opened, Jack tried on his new Spidey costume...
he was so adorable. ( but he says, he looks super cool) I think both! my super heros minus one.

Cake time!
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jack, Happy Birthday to you"
Make A Wish!


The next morning on his actual birthday, Jack opened a couple of Birthday cards from all us. Inside he found three bucks. He was also very excited about Building his own bear.




The week before his birthday Adam and I had planned to take him after church to the Build-A-Bear store. This was the highlight of the day!
After choosing all of the bears and animals, he finally settled for a monkey... he named his new best friend, "Bananas".


Jack helping stuff Bananas...

Bathing Bananas...
(Will also got to build a friend. I will post pictures of him on my next post.)

Choosing a fireman outfit for Bananas...


dressing Bananas...

Showing Bananas what he looks like...


after an exhausting day he and Bananas were ready to go home.
Finally Bananas made it to his new home & into his new bed with his new best friend, Jack.
Bananas is the luckiest stuffed animal in the world. He's got the sweetest friend ever! One that will love him and take him everywhere that he goes. Jack, you are one fantastic big boy! Mommy and Daddy love you very much!

3 Years Ago...

We were anxiously anticipating the arrival of our precious addition to our family. On June 5, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
Jack Steven Hopper was born. Adam, Will and I felt so happy to finally meet one amazing little baby.
What a great day that was. Our little Jack has brought so much into our family. Everything has doubled. Double the Joy, the Love and the Fun!

Jack, Daddy and Mommy Love you so,so much! Happy Birthday!

More on Spring 2011

OK, so basically today is the day before Jack's third birthday. The day of his birthday party! Which means I will blogging about his party a lot in the next day or two.

Ha-ha, if you know me, I always take my time with posts.

I have been meaning to post pictures of Will's end of the school year program and the end of T-ball season. But I have been so sleep deprived and tired with Luke nursing around the clock that I swear, my nights feel worse than those first few months all put together! Honestly, it's been really tempting trading blogger for naps. J/K. But today (I know that I picked the busiest day ever) I want to post about him because I want to share several good pictures of my Big Boy:)

(Sorry, if it this post looks a little rushed.)

This was at the end of the year picnic. The little boy in the center of the photo (Gabe) was one of Will's best of friends.

Will safely swinging his little brother & Luke is not happy with the idea.

Will's K-4 class had a pizza party too. Yummy!

Jack also enjoyed it too!

Later that evening Will and his class sang the Veggie Tales classic, "His Cheeseburger" song. So, so Cute!

Brotherly Love!

Mrs. Joyner (Will loves her so, he will definitely miss her!)

This was the only picture I took of Will at his last game. He hit the ball so hard that it hit the fence...woo-hoo! Go Will! We enjoyed watching him play and I know that he can't wait to play again next year :)

It was a fun school year but it's hard to believe that my little boy will begin Kindergarten next year. I know that I will miss seeing him this small.