Paci, Parties, and Photos

It's been such a busy month that I've not really had any time to do any blogging.  Here is a summary of the last few weeks in photos.  The big event of May is, of course, Quinn's birthday.  We have not yet had an official celebration (waiting for the Houstons' arrival in a couple of weeks), but they had a nice little party at school for him.  Here are a few photos that his teachers sent to me.  He was very excited to share popsicles with his friends on the playground!  

Then as a big three-year-old we decided it was time to say goodbye to the beloved binks (pacifiers).  We discussed it for weeks and finally on the Sunday after his birthday he seemed ready.  We decided that we were going to give all of his binks to his baby cousin, but that we'd save a couple and build them into a new stuffed animal.  Off we went to build-a-bear where Quinn selected this lovely pink and yellow and blue bunny.  Her name is Towhee.  And he was very proud to show her off to all the neighbors when we got home.  His teachers say that he's become a different kid since quitting the habit.  He's more confident and comfortable at school.  It's actually quite an amazing transition.  Seems that getting rid of his crutch has done wonders for his confidence!

I can speak enough about how much I love his school (Canyon Rim Children's Center).  They had a recent dance party for the kids.  Quinn wasn't so much into the dancing, but he had a great time with his friends.

Mother' day we went to a big playground on Mission Bay with the whole Moore/Shea crowd.  The boys had a blast together.  And I just love this photo of my little vampire too much not to include it here.

And finally, per Grammy's request, we had some photos taken of the boys at 3 years.  Here are a few of the favorites....if only the feet hadn't been cropped out...