Happy Birthday Henry!

Henry turned 4 on Friday the 13th! (nothing scary happened!) He was so excited to be four. He had a list of all the things he could now do.... wear boxers to bed like daddy, sleep with his shirt off like daddy, and go to the next class for Sunday school. My parents were able to be here on his b-day morning, so we went to get doughnuts. A very special highlight. He chose the largest doughnut and ate it all -- and even stole a few bites from my mom. Too bad I didn't get a picture! He had one friend over for the special celebration - decided to keep it small this year. Jonathan sent him and Anna on a little scavenger hunt for the presents - he thought that was just great. And Aunt Beth did not disappoint with her wonderful cake that Devon helped decorate. Henry was so excited and couldn't wait to eat his "birthday." For some reason, that is what he calls the cake. I'm not sure how he got so confused. And, I think we're on a 3-year run for both the boys of having no candles in the house. I think we've decided to just make a tradition and use matches instead. It's a bit trickier, but it definitely keeps things interesting! :)

Happy Birthday Henry! You've been a joy to have on this 4-year journey! We feel so blessed to have had you so long. You have a lot of strong qualities that seem difficult now, but we are hoping and praying that God will use them for His glory as you grow and mature. You have always been a easily excited child, and we love your enthusiasm over the simplest things! You bring many, many smiles to our faces. The morning after your birthday party, you were eating breakfast with us and you said, "Did you guys get me birthday presents?" And we said YES and told you what you had already opened from us. You said, "Oh, I don't think I ever said thank you. Thank you guys!" You are so sweet. We love you!