Monday, January 25, 2010

A Big Day


My first baby boy turned four this weekend. I can't believe how big he is getting. In the last month he has changed so much, I feel like he has finally gotten through the terrible two and threes and has turned into such a good boy. I have so much fun just talking with him. He is interesting, funny and kind hearted. He loves Mario Cart Wii, Bakugans, Transformers, Super Heroes, Star Wars, Tom & Jerry, Chicken Salad with Wheat Thins, Apple Juice, Dogs, short sleeve shirts, his socks and shoes to be just right, going to Primary, baking cookies, gymnastics, wearing goggles to swim, snuggling, and going on adventures. He said in the car the other day, "I was your first Baby, right?!" Yes you were and you will always be my sweetheart...I love you and the little man you are becoming.

The next few pictures are of his birthday party and the construction of his birthday cake. We had a Father Son Bowling Party and Ben made a Light Saver Cake. He made it out of two cakes that he cut and froze over night. Placed them on a long piece of card board and I made tons of icing for him to dye and decorate with. He used glow sticks to bring it to life and a red disc of chocolate for the button. Max thought it was pretty awesome.


Here is Seth so proud of himself after pushing his first ball down the lane!


After Maxton's party, we hustled down to my parents house to celebrate my Mom's 50th birthday. Dinner was great, we ate a Japanese Steak House. At dinner my folks shared some important news with us...my Dad's company is sending both my parents to China for a year (not returning home at all for the year) on a project. My Dad leaves this Saturday and my Mom will follow once her passport and visa come through, probably the middle of February. It was a bit of a surprise. I think it will be so great for them and a wonderful adventure. Obviously I'm sad that they will just miss seeing our new little baby boy born and his first year, but it will all work out.

Last but not least, here is a belly shot of me...it's current...31 weeks along...this picture is really for my dear friend in the KS...enjoy VMS!

14 comments:

Jon and Kari-Lynn Tarleton said...

WOW!!! 1st i can't believe max is 4...crazy. oh and major props to ben. that cake is awesome. 2nd i can't believe your parents are going to CHINA. i know i am far away but if there is anything i can do when you have your baby, let me know. 3rd you look ADORABLE as a prego lady!!!

Emily said...

That is one cool cake--I've been waiting for pics since Chris couldn't stop talking about it. Awesome.

mom h said...

big news about your folks. we are on call for baby patrol, right now you are on the top of our list. Great party and cake.

valerie said...

Hip-Hip, HORRAY!!!!! I love the whole post! Maxton looks so cute with his B-day hate. I am sending Ben's app in for Ace of Cakes. I want to squeeze Seth in his picture.
AND you! You look FABULOUS! I have been dying to see that belly.
Sending lots of Love to you. I might have to take a trip out to help you with the baby since your mama won't be around. OR Ben could send you and the baby to KS and let me take care of you for a week!
Love you all!

valerie said...

That was supposed to be HAT! Oops.

Puttin' Down Roots said...

What a fun party! AND Dad did an awesome job on the cake! Your boys are growing so quick. Isn't it amazing how fast it goes? My guy just turned 5 and it blows my mind. AND your parents! WOW!!! Where in China are they going? I went there 2 years ago for a trip. It was amazing. They will have a great experience. Tell her hi for me. I miss you and your Mom. You look great by the way!

Blake and Jessica said...

So cute. Love the belly and I am totally jealous of the light saber cake. Fetchin' awesome. Ben should open up a dental/cake shop. Wait...isn't that kind of an oxymoron?!?

Nikki said...

Love the cake!

gigi said...

Already 4 years old?? How fun! Great cake Ben and awesome party yall! What little boy wouldn't be thrilled with so much fun! They both are growing so fast, enjoy it.

You look so dang cute prego, I never ever looked that great. So proud of you little mama :)

Grandma Griffis told us Sunday night about your mom and dad's great adventure! That is just danged exciting! Happy for them.

Mother Bird said...

Oh, Happy Birthday to Max a Million! You have the cutest boys! Ben better be careful, he's getting pretty swanky with the cakes! And cute bump Tara! It's fun to see you all!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like good news all the way around. Except of course about your dad and mom missing out on the 3rd grandson being born. I am really excited for them, what an adventure it will be.

The cake was awesome.

Gregg said...

GREATEST BIRTHDAY CAKE....EVER!

Anonymous said...

ok I get the message!! Love the cake,birthday pics of Max but hated my birthday pic! Great instructions of the quilt. Love you to pieces!
Mama

kanishk said...

That is one cool cake-
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