Birthday #3

After nearly a week delay, Max finally got his birthday party.  Before the party recap I need will give you just a taste of the Mino man at 3 years old.

1. He weighs 31 pounds (44%) and stands 38.75 (80%) inches tall.
2. He still loves the Wiggles and prefers the episodes with Sam Wiggle as opposed to Greg.  Jeff is his favorite.
3. His diet consists of milk with a splash of chocolate, toast with jam, dino nuggets, waffles, and goldfish.  He isn't much of an eater. 
4. His favorite movies at the moment are Cars, The Chipmunk Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo.
5. He is still sucking his fingers whenever he can.
6. He can be the sweetest most loving boy ever and then flip a switch and turn into psycho child.  He has a problem hitting, pinching, and biting...mostly it's just Hank and I on the receiving end.
7. Every movie he watches he assigns a family member to each character.  For example, he is Lightning McQueen, Simon, Buzz, and Nemo.  Every time that particular character comes on the screen he shouts, "THERE'S MAX" or "THERE'S MOM" or "THERE'S DAD".
8. He loves to play on the computer.  Curious George and Toontown are his favorites.
9. He doesn't really have a favorite toy but he tends to play with anything Hank loves.
10. He is completely potty trained and has been for 6 months.  He did that one on his own!
11. He knows all his colors and can count up to 20.
12. He has developed a little stutter, for example: "wa wa wa wa what's that" or "I I I I I want to play" or "don don don don't do that".  It's sort of funny right now but I hope it doesn't require speech therapy in the future.
13. He is Hank's biggest fan.  After Taekwondo he always says "Good Job buddy, you're awesome".  
14. He is able to play with Hank now without causing major frustration on Hank's end.
15. He still takes an afternoon nap most days...although lately he's been fighting it.
16. He loves to read stories before bed.  He would read 50 books if I would let him.  His favorite are the Froggy books and David Get's In Trouble.
17. He is capable of flooding the bathroom after 5 minutes in the tub.
18. He loves to help me make pancakes, waffles, and chocolate chip cookies.

 We held Max's unbirthday on the 29th of September.  He was so excited to finally have his birthday.  Hank helped me pick out every present for Max this year.  Every gift he opened Hank was shaking with excitement.  He was especially excited for Max to open the present from him.  

He got him a SF 49ers shirt (just like the one he has), some hotwheels, Star Wars bandaids, and some camo rain boots.  Max also got a Toy Story Game, playdoh, books, and clothes from Randy and I.  The big present this year was a bike.  Hank brought it out for him and Max said "Cool bike Hank" not realizing it was for him.  Once he found out it was his, he was pumped!

He figured it out really quick.  Knowing Max, those training wheels won't be on for long.

After a quick stop at the pediatricians office with Hank, where I found out absolutely nothing, we stopped at Chick Fil A for lunch.  We met Sarah, Jack and my mom there.  The boys had so much fun together.

 Then it was party time! Max was feeling very photogenic so I had to take some shots while he was in a good mood.

 I'm not sure but I think some crepe paper threw up in my kitchen.

 The cake

 Kunz, Jeri, mom

 Mom and Dad

 Grandpa Sherm and Grandma Yvonna 

 Jack-man

 Danna, Sarah and Kate

 My dad and Randy tried to copy Max's smile.  Not nearly as cute!

 Max and Monet shared a tender moment.

Max blowing out candles might be my favorite thing ever.  His cooperation for photos ended about here so I didn't get pictures of Grandma Joanne, Hayley, Lucy, Isabel, Dyson, Colby, James, Darcelle, Jimmy, or Erica.  None of his uncles made an appearance...boo uncles! Only the Portland boys are excused.

 I had the genius idea to break a pinata since Max likes to hit everything in sight. Worst idea ever! Max was beyond pissed when Hank broke it open.  Oh well, I tried.  He got such wonderful gifts from everyone.  Thank you to everyone who came and called Max on his birthday.  

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 It was like Christmas morning yesterday when Max woke up.  They painted, they played in their tent, played army guys, games, playdoh, you name it.  Needless to say my house looks like it was Christmas morning.  Disaster!  I think its safe to say he had a wonderful birthday.  I can't imagine my life without Max in it.  He adds so much happiness and energy to our home.  He always keeps me running but I love his wild spirit.  He is truly unique, funny, sweet, out of control, adorable, and loving.  I love you Maxi!

In other Griffin news, we have a new addition to our family courtesy of my mom and dad.

They insisted on getting Hank a Wii after a safe return from the hospital.  He was shocked to say the least as was I.  We are still trying to figure out a way for Hank and Max to play together without killing each other.  Hank is one spoiled little boy!  He deserves it though.