A trip down memory lane because . . .

Cade turned three!!

Cade's birthday on Sept. 23, 2004

Cade's birthday on Sept. 23, 2005

Cade's birthday on Sept. 23, 2006

Cade's Birthday on Sept. 23, 2007

Cade with his presents from Grandma and Grandpa Clegg. . . I think it's funny how similar this picture is to the one above it from last year! LOL!

Cade got the same card from his Grandma Carol and his Great Grandma Clegg (Grandma Carol's mom). LOL!

Cade enjoying his loot from Grandma Carol and Grandpa Bill!!

Opening all those presents sure wore this little guy out!!

30 (since 3 isn't very many I just added a 0) things about Cade!!

1. He was born at Placentia Linda Hospital.
2. He and his sister were both born on the 23rd. . . Ambree is June.
3. He weighed 8lbs. 3 oz. when he was born.
4. He started talking when he was 10 months old and has been talking almost non-stop ever since!
5. His first word was ball.
6. He has always loved to eat!
7. He has loved books since he was very little and will sometimes sit by himself for an hour just looking at them.
8. He also loves puzzles, coloring, painting, and play doh!
9. He has never been a big climber . . . he can climb out of the crib, he just chooses not to.
10. He loves "characters" such as Diego, Dora, Blue's Clues, Woody, Buzz, All Sesame Street guys, Curious George, Barney, Thomas the Train, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, etc.
11. He loves doing imaginary play with these characters and of course wants Craig and I to join in on the fun!
12. He loves videos, but he didn't start liking them until he was around 18 months old. . . He's not a fan of Disney yet (only Toy Story).
13. He is very affectionate and loves to give hugs and kisses.
14. He doesn't like it when other people are sad and tries very hard to make them happy.
15. He loves to sing and seems to have perfect pitch.
16. He loves the park, children's museum, pool, Disneyland, etc.
17. He loves going to work with his daddy (delivering boxes on campus).
18. We think he may have an audio graphic memory because he remembers everything and even has to remind me of things that I really have forgotten.
19. He has a good sense of direction (must have gotten that from Craig).
20. He will not go to bed without at least 2 bed time stories, unless he just happens to fall asleep on the floor or in the car.
21. He loves doing things as a family and will smile and say, "Look, we're all a family!"
22. He likes to help us cook.
23. He loves blueberries, hummus and shrimp (not typical, I know).
24. He is very independent and always wants to do things by himself.
25. If he is talking and we aren't paying attention he will either say, "Look at me when I'm talking" or "Your not listening to me." I wonder where he gets those sayings from? LOL!
26. He loves the beach (rolling in the sand and playing in the waves).
27. He loves animals and even told me that today as he was playing with a toy duck at the store.
28. He is very sensitive if he knows we are mad at him. He will say things like, "are you happy" and "do you forgive me?"
29. He brings a lot of energy, light, and volume to our home.
30. We love him very much and couldn't imagine our lives without him!

Happy 3rd Birthday Little Man!!