Archer turned three! (Two months ago, heh heh.) 

It was a special week long celebration though. The weekend before his birthday, we visited Eugene. Archer got some special one-on-one time with Jonathan's parents at a children's museum with an exhibit on aviation. They also gave him his first bow and arrow set.

Then we went to my parents' house to have a combined celebration with Abraham. There were burgers, "minty minty" ice cream and he got some soccer clothes and a certificate for soccer lessons. 

That Monday, we took a family trip to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum for the day. Both kids were amazed to see all the planes and rockets up close. Archer still likes to pretend that our car is the Spruce Goose. He is so into rockets and planes these days, this was the perfect treat for him. 

For his birthday party, we had eight kids over for lunch. We went with a rocket theme so there were rocket games and crafts to keep the kids entertained. He requested minty minty ice cream instead of a birthday cake. He had a lot of fun with all his little buddies. 

He had eight indoor soccer classes and really grew in confidence and skills. It was fun to see him have an activity of his own and I definitely think we'll sign him up again. 

He thoroughly enjoyed CC and Bible Study this year. He's frequently singing and talking about what he learned there. At his three year check-up he was right in the middle for weight and height and healthy as can be. He is still a sweet snuggler and loves to wrestle. Jonathan and I still laugh our heads off or get our hearts melted by the things he says and does. He is just so uniquely him and we love him with all our hearts. He has courage in his heart and wants to fight and rescue in pretend games. He is the most generous three year old I know and is always quick to share. He is also fiercely determined and does not give up, which was what we desired for him when we picked the name Archer; for him to have goals and aim for them with diligence. We love you Archer Man! You are so, so dear and precious to us!