FOUR

Happy Birthday Logan!

I cannot believe that our first baby is 4!!! When I said that to him this morning, the response was the expected, "Mom, I'm NOT a baby!!" Yes, he is not a baby, but he was my first and what a fabulous 4 years it has been! All I ever wanted to be was a mother and being Logan's mom has been such a delight!

At 4, Logan is a very busy and bright kid! He loves books and will sit with you and watch a whole movie all the way through, but those are really the only times that he will be still... and even during those times, stillness isn't frequent! :-) He's a pretty strong willed little man, and though that can sometimes be a challenge, it is also one of the things that reminds me that he is MY son! We love his personality and how outgoing and fun he can be. He is so smart, sometimes too smart for mommy to get away with anything! He's learning to read, growing a great imagination, has picked up simple addition, and is a bit obsessed with the clock and time. Some things he's into at this age:

-Thomas the train (birthday theme!)
-Still LOVES cars and trucks, anything that goes!
-Playing baseball, though he is no longer able to play in the backyard... too many balls over the fence!
-Riding his bike, or pushing Ryan in his car
-Jumping on the trampoline
-Anything Toy Story, particularly Mr.Potato Head
-Board games

There is so much more and each day he continues to amaze us with the things he says and does. Like yesterday, he said the pledges (both the American and Texas flag!) and I didn't even know he knew them or that they were teaching that at his preschool! So cute, video coming soon I hope!

Grana has been in town this whole week to see him for his birthday and on Wednesday we took a birthday trip to the zoo. Great day for all of us, the weather was beautiful and both boys really had a great time!

In front of the fake rhino... real ones coming in October
Typical boy... the lizard showed his tongue,
so Logan stuck his out too!
Always love the carousel ride...
Ryan's first time!
He wouldn't hold on and didn't smile until it was over...
typical for his serious personality!
Loved the sea lion show!
And Ryan sure couldn't get enough peeks!
Grana treated to ice cream before we headed home
and it was enjoyed by ALL!

The zoo was great fun! Thankfully, Jeff's mom and dad got Ryan (or all of us, I guess) a family membership for Ryan's 1st birthday. So, now we can go as often as we'd like and I think the boys are going to love taking advantage of it! They got us the super cool membership too, because it covers enough people to invite friends along whenever we are able. Seeing a lot of zoo playdates in our future!


Some more pictures of our 4 year old...

Playing doctor, always ready to write a prescription
(Grandparents buy the best gifts!)

He LOVES babies, especially cousin Emily

And a new favorite... board games,
particularly Sorry!
Here he is playing with T, with Ryan looking on


Dear Logan,
You are such an awesome little guy! You keep me laughing and looking at you brings the biggest smile to my face! You are such a good big brother and I hope you can always remember how much Ryan loves you too! I cannot wait to introduce you to your next sibling, knowing that you are going to love him just the same. The way you pray for him each night is just so lovely and it's encouraging to mommy and daddy to see you so willing to love others! You love your grandparents (both sets!) so much and seeing you grow into their little pal has been truly delightful! You cry when they leave or when we head home from Graham, and it's so genuine that though I am sad for you, I am so thankful that you love them so! We have all gotten to enjoy watching you learn and develop and I am so thankful for those strong support systems in your life! You have changed my life forever and I pray each day that you would grow to love the Lord, that you would have a serving heart, and that the Lord would grow you and continue to bless you. I pray that you know how much you are loved, not just by your daddy and me, but by all the wonderful family and friends we have in our life! May this next year be filled with more laughter, fun and love!
Happy Birthday sweet boy!
Love you!