three
Guess who's birthday it is? Yep, my little guy turns three today. Alex, my middle child, my only son, the spice in my life. This child makes me laugh every single day.
I can't believe that I was a bit disappointed when I found out I was having a son. I couldn't have been more wrong! Little boys are such a blessing!!! A heap of mischief, yes, but as sweet as can be.
In true Alex form, here he is, Polly Pocket in hand. I don't know why, but he loves those things. Alex at 3:
- giggles galore
- elaborate story telling
- imaginary friends
- lots of singing
- plenty of wiggles
- changing clothes 287 times a day
- getting into everything he's not supposed to
I wouldn't change a thing! Happy Birthday Alex, my blue eyed boy!!!
If you want a giggle, here he is demonstrating the lion stretch:
Gosh, I love this kid!!
Happy birthday, Alex. Enjoy your big day.
(What a cutie!)
Posted by:lera | June 14, 2007 at 06:28 AM
Great pictures! Happy birthday to your little guy.
Posted by:Stephanie | June 14, 2007 at 06:43 AM
So cute... Happy Birthday Alex! My little guy will turn 3 next month too!
Posted by:Julie | June 14, 2007 at 06:50 AM
Happy Birthday to your beautiful boy! My little one turns three in 2 months and I can't believe it!
Posted by:kat | June 14, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Happy birthday, Alex (and Mom)! I love three. Your newly-minted three-year-old looks like so much fun! Too bad he can't come over to play with mine, but we're sending him long distance best birthday wishes.
Posted by:Anamaria | June 14, 2007 at 07:23 AM
happy birthday, alex!
( i know what you mean about the boy thing - i was really hoping for 2 girls - but man, you just fall in love with your boys, you know?)
Posted by:kirsten | June 14, 2007 at 07:26 AM
He is such a cutey, and as sweet as can be, I'm sure. My little guy turns three very soon, too. It's a neat age.
Posted by:Robyn | June 14, 2007 at 07:45 AM
Happy birthday Alex! Johnny (also 3) is strangely drawn to Polly Pocket too....
Posted by:Ali | June 14, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Happy Birthday Alex!
Posted by:Felicia | June 14, 2007 at 08:03 AM
happy birthday sweet boy! that video was too much. so. very. cute.
Posted by:heidi | June 14, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Happy Birthday to Alex!
BTW, I made a bag using your teatowel and fluffy flower tutorials and it turned out really cute. Pics in my blog if you're interested. Just wanted to say thanks for the very clear instructions - this was fun to make!
Posted by:KarenV | June 14, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Happy birthday, Alex!
Posted by:Mirre | June 14, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Gotta love those middles...I always told my middle that he was the cream in the middle of the oreo cookie. (He was in between two older sisters and the twinnie boys.)My middle is nearly 26 now.
What a cutie pie boy you have! Enjoy the adventure!!!!!!!!Treasure these moments...soon he will be 26.*sigh*
Posted by:Dawn | June 14, 2007 at 08:54 AM
Happy Birthday Alex!!!
Posted by:autum | June 14, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Happy birthday little guy. What a cute clip, I have just watched it with my little one and he thinks its himself and wants to keep watching it.
Suzie Sews
Posted by:Suzie sews | June 14, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Happy Birthday, Big Boy!
I was the same way when I found out I was having a boy, by the way. "What am I going to do with a boy?!" Now I wonder what I would do w/o him - boys are so much fun!
Posted by:meg | June 14, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by:stacy | June 14, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Happy Birthday to Alex!
They get big so fast! I miss having a little guy like that around.
ps. How's your mom been doing?
Posted by:rohanknitter | June 14, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Alex!
Okay, so Aidin and Lily are the same age and Eliot and Alex are the same age. A play date is DEFINATELY in order. Shall we meet, say, in Arkansas?
Posted by:laeroport | June 14, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Alex! How is he 3 already, Beki?!
That lion thing is hilarious.
Posted by:Renee | June 14, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Happy Birthday to the little guy! Our little guy turned three in April - fun, fun, fun!
Posted by:jessi | June 14, 2007 at 09:49 AM
My heart melted and is in a puddle on the floor! How cute is he!!
Posted by:claire | June 14, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Happy birthday Alex!
Posted by:Kristy | June 14, 2007 at 10:02 AM
such a sweet little guy deserves a fabulous day. Happy Birthday (big) little man!
Posted by:stacy | June 14, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Happy Birthday Alex!
I really like the lion stretch!
Posted by:Sue | June 14, 2007 at 11:09 AM
happy birthday to Alex! he is a cutie!
Posted by:Cici | June 14, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Oh - so cute! In fact, Myles heard me watching Alex's video and came over to watch . . . again and again!!
They are one day apart-that is awesome!
I love your accent!! I had to check your bio again to see where you were from. Love it!!
Posted by:Zoe | June 14, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Happy birthday Alex!
I know exactly what you mean, I didn't know how much I wanted a son until I had one either. Girls are wonderful and great too, but I'm learning there's just a different feeling with a boy.
Posted by:Laylabean | June 14, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Happy Birthday Alex! He is such a cutie! :)
Posted by:Chara Michele | June 14, 2007 at 12:12 PM
The smile in that second picture is too cute for words - I love squinty smiling eyes! Happy birthday to your little boy.
Posted by:sulu-design | June 14, 2007 at 12:48 PM
He's GRRRRRRRReat! (I guess that really is Tony the Tiger, not a lion, but the sentiment stands!)Hope you both have a rip roaring day!
Posted by:Jane | June 14, 2007 at 12:49 PM
A very Happy Birthday to Alex! What a joy boys are.
Posted by:Lucy | June 14, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!
Posted by:Gina | June 14, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!
Posted by:Gina | June 14, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Happy Birthday Alex.
How sweet you must be so proud.
Posted by:Renee | June 14, 2007 at 01:36 PM
What a cutie. Happy birthday.
Posted by:Rachael | June 14, 2007 at 01:40 PM
happy birthday alex!
(and beki, you are so lucky to have a child who performs on demand. neither of mine do that, which is in direct disreguard of the parent-child relationship.)
Posted by:capello | June 14, 2007 at 02:33 PM
happy birthday alex!
(and beki, you are so lucky to have a child who performs on demand. neither of mine do that, which is in direct disreguard of the parent-child relationship.)
Posted by:capello | June 14, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Happy Birthday Alex! You're a cutie pie.
Posted by:Abby | June 14, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Happy Birthday Alex. Best lion stretch I've ever seen.
Posted by:Megan | June 14, 2007 at 03:51 PM
My 3-year old loves anything with little pieces - Legos, tinker toys, crayons... if we had Polly Pockets around, I'm sure he'd love those too. :o)
Happy birthday Alex! Three is such a fun age.
Posted by:lindiepindie | June 14, 2007 at 04:51 PM
Happy Third Birthday Alex. Thanks for sharing his lion stretch with us Beki. It was so cute. It was also really neat to hear your voice! I love your southern accent! :o)
Posted by:erin s | June 14, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Happy Birthday, adorable little one!
Posted by:Alicia A. | June 14, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Happy Birthday, he has such a great smile.
Posted by:Kristi | June 14, 2007 at 07:15 PM
They're all getting so big! Happy Birthday Alex. Have a great time being three :)
Posted by:Carrie Guevara | June 14, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Just found your fabulous blog. Love it! Happy Birthday Alex. He is a cutie pie.
Posted by:Ellie | June 15, 2007 at 12:40 AM
Happy Birthday Alex! He is soooo cute!!!!!
Posted by:Marianne | June 15, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Happy Birthday Alex!! Boys are so much fun, aren't they?? Even if they get into every.single.thing.
Posted by:Katie | June 15, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Happy Birthday! My boyfriend's son Devin is the same way with Pollys. I think he's just trying to be like his big sister.
Posted by:Sarah | June 15, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Happy birthday, Alex!
Posted by:amy h | June 15, 2007 at 02:23 PM