Tweetsie

Alex loves Thomas the Tank Engine, so Grandpa Steve's visit seemed like a great time to take him to the Tweetsie Amusement Park near our house. It has an actual coal train and then a bunch of little rides. A few were a bit more than Alex could handle, but the Merry Go Round, the boat ride and a little train rain were just his speed. He even enjoyed the chair lift, which we all found to be impressive, given that his mother was a bit anxious about going on it:)

Pool Fun

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Any one that really knows me knows that I have some serious water phobias. Blame it on watching Jaws and Psycho too early in life, and so I feared that inadvertently, either through DNA or what not Alex would also have my water phobias. Well, as the above pictures show Alex is not too frighted of the water at this point in his life, YEAH. I pretty much just hung out in the hot tub and let Blaine's relaxed attitude over ride any negativity that would have come off me. It worked.

Art Opening Take 2

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Not only was the Art Opening a great way to show off Alex's great skills, but it was a great way to get friends and family together. A few kind souls even bought a few of Alex's pictures, the proceeds went straight to his piggy bank.

Alex's Art Opening Take 1

Alex has art camp at the local art gallery this week. It was a great opportunity for him to interact with other kids and do lots of painting, which he really enjoys. His Aunt Brooke thought an art opening would be a great way to show case his work from the week, and I have to say it was a brilliant idea. While our husbands/fathers were out kayaking we posted the work and created labels to show case the names Alex came up with for each oh his pieces.

We did mention a pinata.

I saw this great tacky red, blue and gold pinata at the store and knew we had to have it for Alex's party. It's actually from Mexico, which I thought was awesome. And I have to say this was a strong pinata, a number of us had to hit it pretty hard before it sprayed out all its great candy.

A Super Party

The Saturday after his birthday we had a party for Alex. We pulled out all the stops, had Cars cups, plates, and napkins, pizza, cake, and a PINATA. But, no party is complete with out friends and family, and we are lucky to have lots of both.

Alex's 3rd Birthday, yeah!!!

Well, it has happened, Alex turned 3!!!! I still call him my little baby, but really he is no baby. He can pretty much say and understand anything. He knows what he likes and what he doesn't and he doesn't mind telling you.

For his birthday he got a ukulele from Grandma Nancy and and a gardening set from Auntie Caryn. He loved both. Alex loves shoveling and helping in the garden, I really hope he develops a green thumb, as I have a brown one. We also hope he has the Lewis/Johnston love of music (again us Kimberlins are a bit deficient in this arena). I would really love to have him take piano lessons in a few years, if he wants to.