Hale is really into tattoos right now. This dragon one was given to him by his Crazy Cousin Chris.

Hale's New Camera

For Christmas, Hale got the most excellent gift. It's this great little camera that is easy for Hale to use, and (so far anyway) impossible for him to break.

Here's a little slideshow of some of our favorite pictures.

Thank you Cousin Kimberly!

Moment of Zen: Hale and his new crane

Moment of Zen: Hale and his new (hand-me-downs are awesome!) birthday present from Cousins Ethan and Erica.

Hale's 3rd Birthday in Pictures (Or: How Spider Man Took Over Our Lives)

You can't see it here, but the "Scary Spider Man figurine"* on the cake caught on fire. We are still talking about the cake-and-candles-and-flaming-figurines portion of the event.
 *(Venom, we think) 

Cake designed by Uncle Jason who flew out from California for the occasion. 

Three years ago today... Spider Man flew out of my vagina!

K-dogg's birthday card... Do you sense a theme?

Hale does not lack in rad aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents... love.

Cousin Love

Hale steals some quiet time with Grandma Char.

There were some celebrities in the house that needed to remain anonymous.

Let's just say, things got rowdy.

I mean, like, off the hook...

Yes indeedy: Spider Man Underwear!

Grandma, check out my Spider Man Underwear!

Guilty Pleasure

I'm not super proud about this or anything, but Hale watches a little bit of TV from time to time.

When he does, I confess I sure do love hearing Hale, in his little, credulous voice, talking back to an 'interactive' video:

TV: ("What is Alicia dressed up as?")

Hale: "As a butterfly"

TV: ("That's right, a BUT. TER. FLY!")

or

TV: ("Does THIS look like the right kind of camel?")

Hale: "Yeah."

TV: ("That's right, it IS the right kind of camel--ONE HUMP!")

Sharing

Hale: Hmm. Should I share my Storm Trooper Darth Vader underwear with Charlotte?

Mommy: Mmm, I think Charlotte probably has her own underwear.

Hale's Got Chops

(On embarking upon dessert after a stir-fry meal)

Hale: Do I have sauce on my chops?

I'd better lick them, so that I can taste my cookie.