Talans 3rd birthday

Talan turned three a couple of days ago. We love him so much, for obvious reasons and for many not so obvious reasons. For anyone that really knows Talan they can concur what a good time this kid is. He is always doing something fun. He has such an imagination and can make just about anything fun. I wish I could visit the inside of his head because I just know there is a non-stop party going on inside there.

Top ten things we love about Talan

1. He loves to cuddle and give hugs and kisses
2. He is pretty good about sharing, especially for a 3 year old
3. He makes the best sound effects. Sword fighting, (ching-ching) is my absolute favorite.
4. His ability to make friends. Even at his young age people tend to be drawn to him, even adults. There have been several occasions when complete strangers have just given him stuff for free. We have lived here in our new house for a total of one month and he has already made several cute friends. Last week at church his nursery teacher asked me if him and a little girl in his class play a lot outside of church. I told her they have once or twice...but not a lot...then she informed me that they are inseparable. Talan still talks about his best little buddies from Utah on a daily basis too and still asks to go to their house and play. He really is quite social and loves to be around people.
5. His love of sweets. This is something we share. He isn't a big fan of vegetables and fruits. I think it's a texture thing. Another thing we share, I have issues with certain foods because of their textures. However, he LOVES to eat baby food and will lick the jar clean. No lie. His favorite is carrots.
6. His concern for others. Whenever me and Cort are goofing around I'll I have to do is scream for Talan and he comes running to my rescue.
7. His imagination is top notch. The things he comes up with. He plays so good by himself. I find him constantly off by himself having the time of his life, playing some sort of game.
8. Whenever we walk in the room, it doesn't matter how long we have been gone he greets you with so much love you can't help but feel special.
9. He is hil-ar-ious! He makes me smile and laugh on a daily basis. Right now he is obsessed with Star Wars and walks around singing the theme song for Darth Vader all day long. I'll bet you can't guess what he's going to be for Halloween??!
10. He is VERY independent. He doesn't want help with much. He is a kid who knows what he wants and how he is going to get it. I hope this trait serves him well later in life, I'm sure it will.

The day before Talan's birthday this year, since we are only 5 hours away from Disneyland now, we took him and the rest of the fam there for the day to celebrate. When we got there they gave him a button and he enjoyed all of the extra attention he got there as a result. On his actual birthday we spent the day together and did a little family party that night. It was a lot of fun. We sure our grateful that he is ours. Happy Birthday Talan! What a joy you are.