Parker's Birthday

Parker's birthday started at 4:45 am when he decided to get up and sing "happy birthday" to himself. (Reminder to self: do not give him the heads up on this in the future to avoid early morning awakenings!)
He woke up to a decorated house complete with balloons and crepe paper. It took some prodding to remind him that he had some presents to open as he was so into the balloons! He got to open his first round of gifts, which included some very cool new trucks and a truck books from the Joyces, which he spent most of the morning playing with and reading! Mama and Dada and Bubba and Nana got him a very cool new big boy bedding set for when he goes into a twin, but he could have cared less of course! Who needs the practical/cute gifts when there are trucks and books?!
Shortly after gift opening, a real digger truck parked in front of our house to do some work on the street and was there most of the day! I told Parker it was for his birthday and the look on his face was priceless! The City of Portland had no idea how they just made his birthday that much more special! He parked himself in the front window/perched on the coach for quite some time watching the men work.
Parker got to help make his birthday cupcakes and enjoyed licking the beaters!
Around 10:00, Bumpa came over to give Parker his present which was a Bob the Builder work bench/tool set. Parker was so excited and distracted by this cool new toy for the rest of the morning.
Annie and Colin came by when Parker was napping to drop off a gift, then Uncle Lukey and Uncle Johnny came by when he woke up to wish him a happy birthday. Mommy and Parker went to the park to play for most of the afternoon, before Gigi and Uncle Joe came over to get dinner ready.
The final round of festivities were after dinner when Parker got to blow out two rounds of candles (yes, we sung to him twice as it was so cute how happy he gets when he hears "happy birthday'' being sung to him!) He then got to open the rest of the gifts from Mama and Dada after cupcakes. He got some cool truck pajamas, big boy car underwear (he has been going on the potty quite often), the Curious George aka "Monkey Movie"/Jack Johnson soundtrack as he loves that movie, some neat books, and a really cool bag from Pottery Barn kids. These gifts certainly weren't as cool to him as the ones he got to open in the morning, and his face sure showed it! He kept moving onto the next gift with a look of anticipation, then disappointment when it was just clothes. However, after his bath he wanted to wear his underwear and pajamas and actually made us let him wear two pairs of underwear at the same time:)
The poor little guy was spent by the end of the day. Waking up at 4:45 and having such a fun-filled day will do that to you!

We love you, Parker! Happy Birthday!

On Friday, Aunt Rachel and Nana and Bubba will be up, and on Saturday is Parker's birthday party at the Children's Museum! Hopefully he won't be tired of present, cake, and attention by that point!