Amazing Little Guy

Those of you who know him know he's extremely ornery. He will push you to the limit. He's loud. Someone said he was like one of the Three Stooges. Getting you to chase him is his #1 goal, so he runs. A lot. And fast. You can't take him to quiet places. If you try to tell him something, he will talk louder so he can't hear you. He's going to be a fun adolescent.

But WE LOVE HIM!

Our dear boy turned 3 years old on Friday, March 5th. His birthday is a joyous occasion. It was made more exciting because one of A.J.'s favorite things in the world is birthday cake and candles. He loves talking about it, reading about it...and getting to be the birthday boy was pretty darn sweet.

I made his birthday cake. Storebought cakes, in my opinion, have no taste other than sweet. I got a book on cakes from the library, and with the advice of a couple of John's cousins on Facebook, I decided to make a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. Lots of eggs. Lots of butter. And powdered sugar up to my eyeballs. Totally worth it:



A.J. did well for his birthday. He got some action figures (he's very into posable action figures), a toolset (see the video), a Big Wheel, Play-Doh, a Diego DVD (he loves Dora, but Diego is kinda the male version).

And thanks to everyone for sending money and cards.

My wonderful in-laws are planning a birthday celebration – a pool party – this weekend here in Battle Creek as a celebration of both Stella's and Albert's birthdays. That should be fun. I'll be sure to post pictures and/or video. A.J. will no doubt enjoy another chance to blow out the candles.

He's my wild little man.