The Day You Turned 4

Gavin,

The day you turned 4, we had a great day!  You were SO excited it was your birthday and you really understood what it was all about!  You are such a fun kid---you are constantly making us laugh with your questions and the way your brain works.  We love hearing your words and and you have become quite the talker--even if it is hard to understand you.  You love being with the people that love you.  You are protective of Sydney....sometimes very "angwee" with Sydney...sometimes the play coordinator of Sydney but most of all you do love her.  You are impossible not to smile at because your enthusiasm for all activities is contagious.  You light up our days and we can't imagine you anyway but just as God made you.  We love you buddy!

On the day you turned 4.....

We had birthday #4 chocolate chip pancakes with candles....

...you were excited to blow them out!

You went to school and got a birthday crown and present from your teachers!!

You wanted to wear the crown.  ALL. DAY.

We went to your favorite place for lunch....McDonald's!!

And we ate with some favorite cousins, aunties & friends!

You ordered your favorite McD's meal:  a cheesburger.  I was not surprised.

You were excited about eating with all your friends but you missed Jackson who was at school.

Just like every other lunch outing...you guys were climbing all over the place even when told not to.

You laughed and giggled alot at lunch and spread the word it was your birthday and you were 4 years old!  You were excited to tell people!

Auntie Lisa had an appt so Lauris & Dexter slept over at nap time.  You two laughed over snack time and made funny faces.

You did your therapeutic listening while eating before soccer.

You were adorable in your crown and SO excited to wear your "4" shirt all day....even when it got dirty at school, you told your teacher you did NOT want to take it off and wanted to keep wearing it.

We all drove together in Daddy's car to soccer.  That was super fun.

We started soccer class on your birthday!

You listened very well to the coach about stretching...

....and practicing drills....

...and stopping goals.

Your sister Sydney was constantly trying to get in on the class action.

Daddy tried to distract her with slam dunks.

Lined up for a running drill.

You were actually one of the fastest kids in your class--you ran down the floor the whole time with a HUGE grin on your face...like you always do when running and doing active play.

We made our own pizzas for dinner.

Daddy had to help Sydney.

And you helped make Mommy's pizza.

 You told me you wanted 4 mushrooms, 4 green peppers and 4 pepperonis....because you were 4 years old.  You are very smart.

And cute.

You were so excited about your birthday chair.

You pointed out that this sign said Gavin and 4.

 You opened more presents from Mommy, Daddy and Sydney.

 One of which was an interactive pirate book!

And your very own pizza kit.

No birthday is complete without a treat and you were so happy for one more round of Happy Birthday and cake.  When you went to bed, you were sad your birthday was over b/c you LOVED the special treatment all day long.  :)