A Few More Birthday Celebrations

With a new grandbaby on the way, we decided to celebrate with Nana and Poppa a week early.

Connor was greeted by cute birthday decorations, cupcakes, and gifts.  They also made a special lunch for us to enjoy.

The boys had lots of fun playing outside on the gator.  Carson even took a few turns driving.

Singing Happy Birthday to my sweet boy!

Connor's actual birthday fell on the Monday after his party so we decided to let him pick something special to do.  He quickly decided that he wanted to go to Gattitown for games and pizza.

He LOVED this bowling game and was literally jumping up and down with excitement in between each bowl.

 After swim lessons and a trip to our pool we headed home for a cupcake surprise.

Happy 4th Birthday, Connor!  You are one loved little boy!

Fun with Family

During the week before Connor's party, Momma Lou and Ed made a trip down to Austin to spend some time with us.  They even stepped up and babysat for us while Mom and I attended a luncheon.  (Thank you! :) )  We had such a great time during their visit and the boys loved every minute of it!

 One morning we picked up some sandwiches for a picnic lunch at Zilker.  Then we took a ride on the train.

 One of the highlights was that they were able to join us for Connor's party.  They were a huge help and we couldn't have done it without them.

Thank you for coming to stay with us.  We all had a great time!

Connor's 4th Birthday Party

The food...

The favors...

The games...

The happy campers...

It was a great day celebrating a very special 4 year old!

Happy 4th Birthday, Connor!

How is it possible that this little guy is 4?  There are so many moments I wish I could bottle up because I know they wont last forever.  Connor brings so much joy to our lives and we are so blessed to be his parents.

He loves to play board games, computer games, pretend play and being outside.

Recently, started learning new sight words and loves to "read" his books.  It wont be long until this boy is reading to me!

Still a picky eater, but more willing to try new things. 

Still not a fan of sleeping.  We tried the bunny clock which he outsmarted and learned how to adjust the times, now we just rely on the sunlight as his cue to get up.

 This boy has a sense of humor like no other 4 year old I know.  He is always telling jokes, asking "you want to hear something funny?", and laughing.  He knows how to have a good time!

 Likes to be in charge of anything and everything which leads to lots of battles.  Add a little stubbornness in and you get lots of learning experiences for both of us. :)

His dramatic side usually comes out when he gets in trouble and we hear phrases like "I'll never be able to play again!" or "That's it.  I'm going to take a nap!" ( Oh if only that last part were true!) :)

Thrives on routine and wants to help enforce it.  Every morning we wake up to a whisper saying "Can you please get me milk, cereal bar, and turn me on a show?"

Constantly giving everyone hugs and kisses!

Overhears sayings and phrases and uses them in the correct context.  He often sounds like he is reading a script in a movie with all his little funny phrases.  He is always preforming!

Here are some of my favorites:

"I have everything under control!"

"Sandwich kisses!" (when he wants Cole and I to kiss him on the cheek at the same time)

"Hi Cole" - talking to Daddy

"Mommy, you are my best sister"- which he says because he is trying to be funny

"Sure!"
"Dude!"

"I love you soooo much!"

"Aww isn't that nice Mommy?"
"I've got the perfect idea!"

or this morning when Cole left for work he told him "Daddy, are you sweating?  You look hotter than a sweet potato pie on a hot summer day!"

I have no idea where he comes up with this stuff!

Connor, you are smart, witty, sweet, loving, full of energy, a problem solver, great big brother, cautious, determined, thoughtful, and caring little boy.  We all love you so much!  Happy 4th Birthday sweet boy!