Celebrating 4

The precious baby who I never thought would let me put him down has had another growing up milestone.  He turned 4. He is still my loving, sweet, cuddles more than most guy, but he is firmly on the path to big-kidness.

The morning began with a few small gifts from mom and dad.

After he unwrapped each thing he would say, "Oh, thank you, thank you mommy and daddy, thank you." (such a little encourager)

And the one he picked out and waited patiently for until his birthday.

(somewhere far far away there is a Naval Flight Officer (also known as Uncle Matthew) rejoicing at the amazing influence he has had from across the ocean)

Breakfast. Chocolate milk with a chocolate donut covered in chocolate sprinkles.

Yup, he's mine.

He was not interested in making the traditional cupcakes.  He chose brownies with chocolate frosting. Sensing a theme here?


And so excited to find some Amazon packages waiting for him after rest time.


He immediately went outside to read his new truck books and enjoy the amazing weather.

(he went to bed with a flashlight and his new books, love)

We ended the night with life group and spending time with some of our dearest friends.

(the car ride over, of course)

Happy Birthday, precious Eli!

What an amazing year this will be.

*More celebrating to come.
On turning 3, and 2, and 1.