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This is how Weston says "Three." I can't believe we have a three-year-old. Our little boy is getting so big. It's even harder to believe that he was ever a baby. He is a happy energetic kid and his little smile just melts my heart. Casey and I are so proud to be his parents! Here is a little insight into Weston at 3:

~Knows his ABC's. Recognizes almost all of them and can say their sounds.
~Can count to "20" and recognizes 1-5
~Loves to "Roar" like a dinosaur. He often does it to strangers while we are shopping :)
~He eats breakfast and lunch really well, but dinner is a fight sometimes. He loves meatloaf.
~Bribery does not work with him. He is so stubborn.
~Can sing all the words to the BYU fight song, I am a Child of God, and I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus. He know a lot of other ones too, but those are his favorites. He likes to sing and dance.
~Loves to read books still and some of his favorites are Dinosaurumpus, Where the Wild Things Are, and No, David!
~Still loves cars, trucks, dinosaurs, animals, and trains. You know, all the typical boy stuff.
~Is very adventurous and sometimes crazy. He likes to jump off everything and climb tall things. People are often scared for us, but you get used to it real fast.

~Still not potty trained, but his time is coming. He just doesn't know it yet :)

Likes to line up his cars and trucks

Weston's motorcycle outfit complete with a helmet (which also doubles as his football helmet), goggles, and gloves.

That cute smiles I mentioned

Thinks coloring on himself in more fun than coloring on paper

Loves to read with Dad

8 eyes?

One of his favorite positions: awake or asleep.

Three Times the Fun

Weston got to celebrate his birthday not once, not twice, but three times this year. Very fitting since he turned three. He got to celebrate the first time while Casey's mom was in town for Benson's first birthday. She was too excited for him to open his presents to wait :) The second time was on his actual birthday with us and Charity. Then over conference weekend, Nate, Misty, and kids were in town, so we had a little family Monster Truck themed party. Weston loved it, especially since I either made cupcakes or cake for each one of the celebrations. Thanks to everyone for the cards, presents, and good times!

Celebration #1 - Weston likes to eat the frosting off first

Chutes and Ladders from Grandma. Doesn't quite get the concept since he wants to make the players go down the slides.
We got him a hitting tee that he opened on his actual birthday

It was a big hit!

Getting a birthday ride in the wheelbarrow from Dad

Opening Presents from Aunt Charity. She got him the book, Dinosaurumpus, which he loves.

Cupcakes for Celebration #2

About to blow out the candle on his Monster Truck cake for Celebration #3

Playing with his guitar from Jason and Ashley

All of the cousins on Casey's side together at once

Pancakes

One morning I was making pancakes. They boys were pretty hungry (even though it was only 8am), but were patiently waiting until the pancakes were done. As I am flipping them, Casey comes over and gives me a hug. I jokingly say, "Weston isn't going to like you interrupting the pancake making." A few second later, Weston very sternly says, "No Daddy. Mommy's making pancakes. No hugging." I guess he was even hungrier than I thought and wasn't going to stand for any delays :)

Thanks for the Jimmeries. We'll never Fredette.

Our household went through a lot of Jimmer Mania during the month of March. Casey would read every article and tweet he could get his hands on. Whenever we watched a BYU basketball game, Weston would ask, "Where's Jimmer?" or "There's Jimmer. I see him." We have added a few Jimmer songs to our playlist and they are among our favorites. He was amazing to watch and such a nice kid, it wasn't really hard liking him. He made watching basketball even more fun for us this season, and made us even more proud to be a cougar. We're anxiously awaiting his name to be called in June.

Weston LOVED the "Teach Me How to Jimmer" song. He got a little shy at the end though.

Welcome Home Elder Pitt!

On March 23 my brother got home from his mission in Jackson, Mississippi. I can't believe it has already been two years! It seemed to go by slow at first, but then just sped up and all of a sudden he was home. There was going to be a huge gap in between when he got off the plane and had his Homecoming talk in church, so we decided to see him when he got off the plane (and because we're going back shortly for my other brother's farewell). It was a fun experience. We had balloons and made signs. I'll admit, I got a little teary-eyed when we first saw him. I am so proud of him and the decision he made to further the Lord's work here on earth. Welcome Home Jaren!

All of us waiting

Just a little video of him coming through the gate.

Hugs all around
Waiting for his bags

All of us waiting for his bags. I love Jaleen's face in this picture, but I also love that Jocelyn must have said something shocking for both Janelle and Joanna to have those expressions on their faces.

Jaleen and Jonas went earlier that day and made sure Jaren had a proper welcome home sign. This overpass is known for welcoming many a missionary home.

Benson's had a Birthday, Shout Hooray!

We just love this little guy to pieces. Benson at 1:

-Is a great sleeper and wakes up happy.

-Only takes 1 nap a day, but it is usally for 3 hours or more.

-Loves to dance. Whenever a song comes on, he stops what he is doing to dance.

-Still puts everything he can get his hands on in his mouth. I don't understand it. It can't taste good.

-Is an amazing eater. He eats whole sandwiches for lunch and whatever we eat for dinner. He often eats more than Weston right now.

-Says Da-da, go, go cougars (at least that is what it sounds like), ball, quack-quack, bubble, ma-ma (occasionally), and uh-oh

-Is a good helper. He likes to help us clean-up.

-Is getting more daring and adventurous. Loves to be thrown in the air and swing really high.

-Our tough little guy. Constantly has a bruise or a scratch somewhere on his body.

In his new carseat. He loves to be facing us. Showing his daring side
Always happy when he's eating.

Our little Rocky after his bath.

Loves to climb. Climbing on my hope chest is one of his favorite spots.

Playing "tackle" with Weston. He likes it most of the time.

Climbing. I just love Weston's commentary during this. Such a supportive brother :)

It's a jungle out there!

On March 5 (Benson's actual birthday) we threw a jungle party for our little one-year-old. The few days before, the weather had been rainy and cold, so I was worried we weren't going to be able to have our traditional party at the park. My prayers were answered though, and we were blessed with a sunny day. It is so much more relaxing for me having it at the park. Everything went off without a hitch and we always enjoy spending time with friends and family. Thanks to everyone that came to help us celebrate out little man's big day!

The cake

Monkey cupcakes. I really enjoyed making these.
The rest of the food

Our handsome little birthday boy. He was happy to be at the park too because he loves to be outside.
Weston playing swords with Jason

"Blowing" out the candles

Going in for the kill

First taste...

...and back for more...

...and a whole lot more. He definately had his cake and ate it too :)

The aftermath

Opening presents with help from Daddy

I think Casey was more into the toys than Benson :)

28!

Just writing that title makes me feel old. I definately don't feel like I'm 28. I had a great birthday this year. I was worried that it would get lost among the festivities for Benson since his birthday is the day after mine, but Casey did a great job of making sure that didn't happen. Casey's mom was in town, so she started my day off great by taking me to breakfast. Later, we met Ashley and the kids for lunch and then Casey's mom watched the kids while I ran errands by myself. She also babysat with Charity while Casey and I went out that night. Casey planned this elaborate scavenger hunt that took me to memorable places all over town, dinner, and then to the lake to enjoy the nice night. It was the perfect birthday. The next Sunday, we had my birthday dinner at Jason and Ashley's. Ashley made a mexican dinner and my yummy cake and we opened presents. Thanks to everyone for the calls, emails, and presents!

Lighting my candles

Weston trying to blow out my candles before me
Opening presents with a little help

Valentine's Day

We had a typical Valentine's Day. I made dinner, we had dessert, and then watched a chick flick (tradition :) ). Charity came over and was able to have dinner with us. Simple and relaxing.

Dinner: Strawberry Spinach Salad and Chicken Palliard with a Lemon-Butter Sauce

Weston took this picture. It shows the cute cake pops Casey got me for Valentine's Day that a co-worker's wife was selling. We ate them for dessert and they were delicious. The 3 loves of my life