Henry–4 Years Old

Today is Henry’s 4th birthday. Yesterday he was so tired out from his birthday party that he went to bed at 7 and didn’t get until 8:15 this morning. After he woke up, he came downstairs and opened his presents and then had his birthday pancakes.

After breakfast, Jack and I had to head to church so I could teach Sunday School, but Henry and Nathan stayed home so they could put together his awesome Batman lego set from Grandma Donna and Grandpa Dee. They met us at church and Henry got to sit in big church with us. He is not used to doing that but he did a pretty good job being quiet. Aside from coloring all over his pants (on purpose) and talking in a loud whisper a few times too many, he was perfectly behaved. After church, Aunt Regina, Grandma Pam, Grandpa Glen, Aunt Lindsay, Uncle Anthony and Luke came over for a birthday lunch and cake.

What to say about Henry at 4? He is just the sweetest little boy in the world. He is kind and funny. He is curious and smart, and is learning so many things so quickly. He’s a good brother and a good friend. I still think of him as my baby, but I am thankful he is growing up to be such a wonderful little boy. He has such kissable little cheeks and he’s still very cuddly. Really, I still think he is this little…

Here is his birthday video. I need to stop looking at his baby pictures before I start crying.

 

Henry at 4

First Snow Day

It snowed Wednesday night, enough for school to be cancelled on Thursday. It wasn’t all that cold and the snow was great for sledding and building snowmen. We finally got to use our snowman decorating kit from Aunt Christy and Uncle Kevin!

Henry’s Paw Patrol Birthday Party

This morning we had Henry’s birthday party here at our house. Six of his friends from preschool came, along with our neighbors and a little friend from church. (The only girls allowed were Taylor and Cameryn, our neighbors, because according to Henry they are his favorite girls in the world.) It was a great party, but Nathan and I were too busy running the games and activities we didn’t have a chance to take nearly enough pictures.

As the guests arrived, they all colored a Paw Patrol Christmas coloring page. Then they each got their own stuffed white puppy and they used fabric markers to decorate them. Next came the funniest game – they had to get down on all fours like a puppy and try to eat a donut off of a string with only their mouth. After that we played Pin the Nose on Marshall and did a puppy obstacle course. And to finish off the games we played Pass the Parcel. I wrapped a present in 13 layers of wrapping paper and they passed it around the circle. When the music stopped, they kid holding the present got to unwrap one layer. After cake Henry opened presents. His little friends were so generous and he got all kinds of fun new toys.

We had such a fun time celebrating Henry and hanging out with his friends.  He really had fun and is looking forward to his family party tomorrow… when he’ll finally and officially be four years old!

 

Henry's Christmas Program

Henry's Christmas program was this morning and it was so sweet. He was a donkey. Next year he graduates to being a shepherd. The kids worked really hard learning lots of songs. After the program they had a fun Christmas party. Now he gets a nice, long Christmas break!

Say It Ain't So

Henry's 4th birthday is this Sunday -- can someone make time slow down? We kicked off his birthday festivities at preschool on Monday. He brought cupcakes and juice boxes and got a special crown from Ms. Marti. Now we're looking forward to his first friend party on Saturday and his family party on Sunday. Think of us Saturday morning at 10 -- we will have 7 four year olds and 1 three year old at our house!


We made our annual gingerbread house on Saturday. It is quite beautiful.


And this little guy is loving Cub Scouts. He had an awesome Christmas party last Friday. Next up is the Pinewood Derby.

EPiC is Awesome!

Jack's new school is so great. He loves (a lot) his teachers, especially Mrs. Compton. The difference between his kindergarten year and this year is huge. That's saying a lot, considering his teacher last year was really great. We're so proud of him because last week he received the character award for his class. He got a certificate, poster and a t-shirt. Yay Jack! It is awesome to watch you growing up and becoming such a wonderful little boy.