Thursday, May 15, 2008

Happy Birthday Gordon!


Today my sweet baby boy turned three years old, and officially exited toddlerhood and entered kid-dom. I've been feeling rather sad and nostalgic today (prenatal psychosis is partly to blame) as Gord and I have been running around in birthday celebration. Has it really been three years since this funny little man entered my life?

For those who know Gordon well, it won't be a surprise to learn that he woke up with a GIGANTIC smile this morning and jumped up and down all over the house singing, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!" He has always approached everything in life with an absolute vigor, something I have always loved about him. He is definitely my fireball child-- always full of energy and spunk, and that little extra spark that keeps us on our toes. I'll admit that he is also the kid I forsee butting heads with a little bit (okay, I can recall butting heads with him just today, in fact), but only because we're a lot alike in our stubbornness. Gordon is extremely expressive and imaginative, and has a great budding sense of humor. He's also the most darling little thing, with those crazy Snuffy eyelashes, adorable baby blue eyes, and cherubic little face-- looks that, I believe, let him get away with being a demon! Gordon brings a special energy and charm to our lives, and I'm so very grateful that he is ours. May 15th will always be a special day in our family!


After work today, Gordon, Chris and I had a tasty birthday lunch of "chicken on a bone" (fried chicken), accompanied by the traditional balloons-- three of them! Afterward, Gord and I went on a few errands: a haircut for the birthday boy (he talked to the the stylist the entire time), Smith's Marketplace (like Fred Meyer) for groceries and a couple more presents, and over to a friend's to pick up Thomas. Our friends, the Hunts, joined us for Gordon's favorite dinner of Macaroni and Cheese (I made a special adult version for the grown-ups-- yummy!!) and birthday cake and ice cream. I tried to get a cute birthday picture of him, but it just wasn't meant to be. Instead, I got quite a few of him yelling, "I DON'T WANT TO TAKE A PICTURE", and finally one really cheesy consolation picture. Yes, he's a little firecracker, all right! Ultimately, though, he did let me cuddle and kiss him good-night (and just an hour later than normal!), so it's been a very good day.



Happy Birthday to my sweet boy!

10 comments:

becky ward said...

happy birthday gord! and yes, it would take some talent to stay mad at a cutie with a face like that.

Caitlan said...

So cute- I'm excited to see you guys tomorrow!

Caitlan said...

So cute- I'm excited to see you guys tomorrow!

Holly said...

He is such a cute guy! I haven't seen your boys in a long time. I miss them coming into work and running around!

The Myers Family said...

Happy Birthday, Gordon! It was fun to talk to you on the phone and hear all about your big day! We love you!!!

Ann-Michelle said...

hooray! and that is a hard birthday- i think- they can't really be your babies anymore!

Elena said...

Cute little Gordon with the coolest hair ever. Glad you had a great day!

Amanda and Andy Hansen said...

Gordon really is one of the cutest boys I have ever seen- Happy Birthday Gordon!

Todd said...

Happy Birthday Gordon !

Becca said...

May 15th? The Priesthood is restooooooooooooooooored!

(I think I may have written that to you before)

Truman calls it "chicken on a bone" too.