Dinosaur

So, tonight Judd and I went to my mother-in-laws, Kris, to hang out and help her make Judd's dinosaur costume. Kris is a champion. This year she is making all the grandkids costumes. I wish I had her sewing talent.

At the end of the night Kris had Judd try on the costume so she could put the final touches on it and he was absolutely in love. Once he had it on, he tore upstairs so he could look at himself in the full length mirror. He gazed at himself for a long time and even stood to the side so he could admire his dragon tail. Judd was truly impressed with himself and couldn't get enough of his whole ensemble.

Well, Judd had to take it off so Kris could finish it and he went into total melt down mode. He cried and said he wanted his dragon back. Literally the kid was crying uncontrollably and although we all laughed, he gave us all dirty looks and continued to throw a temper. So, my sister-in-law, being as cute as a bug's ear, took extra fabric and made him a headband, belt and bracelet. Fortunately this saved our bacon and we were able to leave the house without the costume because things still needed to be added. He fell asleep in the car and couldn't help but snap a picture of him wearing his duds. Love him to pieces!

Somebody Turned 3 and had 3 Birthday Parties!

Judd celebrated in style this last week with three birthday parties. Jon's parents are divorced so we have two separate parties with his side and then we have one with my family. Judd loved everything about his parties and thinks he needs to have one each day for the rest of his life. He loved his presents and they have kept him entertained for the last couple of days, which has allowed me some extra sleeping time :).

I can't believe Judd is already three. I don't know where the time has gone and wish it would slow down just a little bit. Judd is becoming such a big boy. I love his little personality, even if he is a stubborn mule at times. I adore the little stinker and want to put a big bubble around him so I can protect him forever. We have been able to bond like the dickens because Jon has been out of town a lot with the hunting season, and I have truly enjoyed getting to know him a little better. He is purely a naughty pants but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Things I want to remember about this stage are:

1. He is Mr. Independent. If I have to hear "I do it myself" one more time I might poke my eyeballs out.

2. Potty training is a bust but it is more my fault than his. Although his new Superman big boy under-roos he received for his birthday are helping a little bit.

3. He doesn't want to hold my hand when we are walking in parking lots or crossing busy streets.

4. Every time I take on or off his shirt he says, "I am not going to be afraid of my shirt." I think it stresses him out that his shirt might get stuck on his head.

5. He is fast and you have to keep your eye on him at all times.

6. He adores his Dad and wants to do everything with him. I am definitely chopped liver when Jon is around.

7. He loves cooking with me and is very helpful....sometimes.

8. He looks forward to preschool and talks about all of his friends.

9. He is sassy.

10. I love that he refers to the new bambino as "Baby Remey," even though we haven't decided on a name for sure.

11. Loves filling his new sparkly silver plastic piggy bank with coins.

12. Makes a silly face when he is embarrassed.

13. At drive through windows he shouts, "I want a diet coke and chicken nuggets."

Playing with his new remote control dozer

Nothing like a pirate birthday party.

My brother-in-law Casey & mother-in-law Kris.

Jon would probably kill me if he knew I put this up. He is wearing one of his Dad's old wigs. I like him better bald :).

Marshall, Judd, and Paris

Pumpkin Patch

Cute little Nathan isn't in the picture. He left early. Wish I got the entire group in the shot.

This year Judd was able to visit a cute pumpkin patch twice in one week. Once on our own and then again with his little joy school group. He loved it. The pumpkin patch is in Orem and included a corn maze, petting zoo, bouncy houses, and playground.

Unfortunately, Judd and I were both traumatized when we went the second time with the joy school group because Judd got lost. I was talking with the other Moms and had my eye on him the entire time. For a couple a seconds I looked away and he was gone. Seriously gone. Horrible things went through my head and I began to run around the place like a chicken with its head cut off. The Moms began searching with me and cute Katie (one of the other Moms) found him back at the petting zoo. Thank you Katie for finding him. I seriously thought I was going to have a nervous break down and then deliver my baby right then and there. When Katie found him he was crying and looking for me. When I came up to him, he put his little lip down and said, "Mom, I was scared and want to go home." It broke my heart but I think it has taught him a little lesson about wandering off on his own. He does it a lot, like he has no care in the world. Anyway, it ended on a better note with him being able to pick out a pumpkin to carve with his Dad.