Anker Family Blog: We have a 3 year old!

So hard to believe that this little bundle of joy is three years old. We celebrated his birthday with friends yesterday. We appreciate all that attended and all who sent gifts, cards, and well wishes. We thank you all! **(Just added 5/7- Went to the doctor a few days ago. His current weight is 31.1 lbs and he is 37 inches tall. In the 40th-50th percentile for both.)
This year we decided to try to have a party that was not held at our home. So in January we were lucky enough to be invited to Anthony's party at Pump It Up. He did so well and had such a great time there, that it was no question where we would hold his birthday party four months later.
Below is the invitation.

So this place is EXTREME sensory overload for any kid especially one with autism. We got to circulate through three rooms, two to bounce, slide, and play in, and one to eat pizza, ice cream, and cake. Before we started they always give the birthday boy a hat. Our son, although looks adorable in a hat, refuses to leave one on his head. I included the below picture to prove that I was in fact at this party. :)

So it stayed on.......for about 12 seconds. And we aren't thrilled with it.

First up, ride on the mini roller coaster!

Everyone was having a blast bouncing and sliding. Below are pictures to show all the fun!
(Jared and Sophie)

(Anthony)

(Lauren with Grayson and Sophie)

Oh, I should mention that I did the "bubble add-on" with the party package I selected. Best idea ever. Just a few of the great pictures of G with the bubbles.

Grayson LOVED this slide, but only Lauren and Daddy were allowed to take him down it.

His scrunch face is back in full force. We see this so often these days. It is a good thing, because this is his supreme happy and excited face. You will see it in a bunch of the pictures from the party.