Troy is "tree" 3

For Troy's 3rd birthday (March 16th) we had a "play date" party. I had some chex mix and other snacks, cupcakes and just a huge play area for the kids to go crazy. I planned some games, but just as I had expected they just wanted to run around and throw some balls.


Liam's favorite was the cup cake. Mom was daring to feed this messy meal to him. She was covered by the time he was done.

Here is Troy and some of the party attenders. Caden, Becca, Kelsey, Taryn, Troy, Jack and John. There were others there, Ellie, Paige, Luke, and Izek.

Troy's party was in the morning of his birthday. The next day we celebrated at Grandma Allsops (Troy's Grandma, Ben's mom.) Mom decorated the house with fun balloons and presents. Troy's favorite presents were nerf guns and his Cars scooter.

Izek gave Troy some fruit loops to make a necklace. Troy LOVED it. Such a cute idea. Heidi, Izek's mom, put fruit loops in a bag and tied it with a ribbon. You untie the ribbon and use it for the necklace.

This is a random picture of Noah and Troy at a play date a little while ago. They held hands while we went to the park. They are SO cute together. Rachel's and my dream is coming true! ;)

Some facts about my Troy boy:

- He likes attention from his parents, but not so much from strangers. If strangers give him attention he gives a very fake, loud laugh. Haha.

- Troy is a very good big brother and quick to say sorry when he isn't sharing. Sharing is done less often than trading. I get Troy to go get a toy that Liam would want in order for Liam to give up the toy that Troy wants. It works right now at least. But Troy actually shares with Liam quite well when we does have to share. I have to convince him to do it of course :)

- He is 50% potty trained. He always goes pee, and even stands up. But he won't go poop. EVER. It's a working progress.

- His favorite character is Thomas the Train. They have all of the characters in nursery, so nursery is his favorite place. Second and third place goes to Curious George and Lightning McQueen.

- Troy is very loving. With his emotional character, he is SO sweet. He gives hugs and random I love yous. He is much better at controlling his emotions and getting across what he wants.

- Troy is getting more and more independent. It's really nice with morning routine, but a struggle at other times. School time takes a little bit more time for him to learn new things, but he is sweet as long as I stay patient. He spelled his name at a friends birthday party. I couldn't believe it. Go Troyster.

- He now knows he is a boy, that he is 3, and his last name is Allsop. He pronounces it "osop."

- Troy plays very well other kids and everyone in the neighborhood loves him. He's a good friend.

I honestly can't believe that Troy is 3 and I love him SO much. His little toes, fingers, and big eyes. Our little conversations and how he asks people, "How ya doin? Good?" He loves to use the language that he knows. Sometimes he just starts randomly saying different words and sentences because he just wants to talk. I love our morning and bedtime routine. He knows the characters in his Book of Mormon book that we read in the morning and thinks that anyone with a feather hat is a king. At bedtime we read the same story and we leave off the end of the sentences for him to finish. We touch fingers at the end and he is very ready to go to sleep. I can't get enough of this boy and I can't believe that God gave me the opportunity to be with him all of the time. I am so grateful. He teaches me, loves me, and gives me purpose. Love you bud.