Gray's Birthday

It finally happened - Gray turned 3. We had a blast. One thing I remember from when I was little was that we got to choose what we wanted to eat on our birthday. Gray chose - Krispy Kremes, Candy Corn, Chips, Oreos and Animal Crackers (the ones with white and pink frosting all over them. . . ). What a healthy day. :)

A funny tidbit about Gray - he HATES to get his hands dirty when he's eating. So when he eats doughnuts - he wants them cut up into pieces. See his gourmet breakfast? He loved it. We were lucky to have the Moore's at our house the night before for a sleepover and then to come to the zoo with us later. I'm pretty sure Gray thought they were there just for him. . . .

Before heading to the zoo we had a soccer game for Jax at 9:30. Gray figured out that putting candy corn pumpkins in his mouth it makes his cheeks stick out funny. Remember - he's eating candy at 9:30 in the morning. . . he couldn't have been happier.
The zoo was sooo much fun. Although it was crowded it was a blast. We rode the merry-go-round (Gray rode Po - the Kung Fu Panda). We rode the train and and then went and saw their favorite animals - the big cats. Especially the BYU cougar! Go Cougars. . . Although they aren't in the pictures we had Grandma Brousseau and the Moore's with us. Thanks for coming guys!

Look at that cougar! Jax kept trying to make the cougar sound - you know, the one you hear at the games?

This picture was just cool. I don't normally take pictures of animals at the zoo but this tiger was so active and just massive that day. The boys loved this cheetah. It just kept pacing back and forth in front of their window. It was at their eye level - I swear they locked eyes with it every time. Every time it would walk in front of them they would get all tense but excited. Very cute.

Here's what I'm talking about. The cheetah behind her is looking right at her. Let's not tell her - it might freak her out a little bit. . .
Family birthday party on Sunday -The whole Brousseau clan and the Maile's made it. Thanks everyone! It was kind of a combined party for Matt, Dad B and Gray. Their birthdays are only 5 days apart. Bless the Mailes for coming - an hour early. We loved the extra time with them but I'm not so sure Abby was up for an extra hour in the chaos. Thanks Abby. . .

Uncle David and Alex. . . Dad B opening presents. . .

Gray eating his cake. I am totally an order and pick up kind of Mom. None of this make 3 million cakes to serve 30 people. I just don't have the patience for it. For my kids birthdays they get to go to Costco and pick out and design their birthday cake. It's like Christmas to them for some reason which is fine with me cause it gets me off of the hook. Gray picked a baseball cake and we picked it up a couple of days before the party and put it in the fridge outside. I caught him trying to get to it and open it maybe 20 times before the party. A little excited maybe?

Eva and her cake - can't get enough of that crazy girl. Got a soft spot for her here at the Brousseau house.. .

The Maile clan (minus Naki and Ane)
Happy Birthday Gray!!!!