Mason's 4th Birthday Party

I can't believe it! My baby is already 4 (well almost)! We did Mason's birthday party a couple of weeks early because we're always visiting relatives on his actual birthday (12/27). This year he really wanted to invite his friends and I was in agreement so we decided to have it at The Little Gym. It was incredible. We had the whole place to ourselves, and three instructors to lead the kiddos in various activities. I was tired from just watching them!

Anyone that knows Mason, knows how much he LOVES the Cars characters, and for months he has been asking for a Monster Truck Mater birthday cake. I failed to picked up the cars prior to the holiday rush, and when I went searching I couldn't find any. I finally found these at Disney.com, but of course, they were on backorder and weren't scheduled to get here until after Christmas. They arrived, however, only a week later so - YAY!

Monster Truck Mater Cake

Mason and his friends

Hanging from the high bar!

Getting ready to open his gifts

I know that he had a fabulous time. He kept sincerely thanking us for his party.

He really is a sweet kiddo! And he is getting so big!

Christmas Trees

I got the trees up early this year, actually the week before Thanksgiving. I knew we'd be away and I wanted it all ready whenever we got back. This year each of the boys has their own tree inn their bedrooms.

Ian has a Cowboy themed tree

Mason's is decorated with multi-colored balls & icicles

Looking at the outdoor lights from Ian's bedroom window

Preschool Program

That following Wed. Mason's preschool had their annual Preschool Christmas Program. In the days leading up to this, Mason kept telling me, "I'll go, and I'll get on stage, but I'm NOT singing." He was just as adamant that evening so I didn't even take the video camera, and the camera I did have with doesn't do videos. So, of course, the little guy sang his heart out the entire time, and fully participated with all the hand motions and everything!

He found us in the crowd

Making faces with his friend Alex

The 3 & 4 year old classes

Breakfast with Santa 2010

On Dec. 4th our subdivision did Breakfast with Santa again. The boys were so excited about it in the days leading up to it, but in all actually they didn't have much love for the big guy when the day came.

Mason just found out he's on the naughty list!

Not really - he just didn't want anything to do with Santa on this particular day. We were finally about to coax him up into the chair. He still isn't very happy, and he just told Santa that he wants "lots of things." Ian did tell (rather yelled at) Santa that he wants a bike!

I had to get a pic of the boys with Santa's Helper. I wonder how long this guy has been in the biz!