Birthday Week

I am still in shock that we have a four year old! Everett's birthday was last Wednesday and we had such a great week! Eric's mom came to visit on Tuesday and Wednesday and then my mom came on Thursday. Lots of company and lots of love.

Everett opening a gift from Gigi

On Wednesday morning Eric and I took Everett to IHOP (his favorite) for breakfast. He loves pancakes!

I talked about birthdays all week. Here are the boys coloring a picture of a birthday cake.

 

On Wednesday evening I made Everett his favorite meal-meatloaf, served with sweet potato fries.  

And then we had chocolate cupcakes for dessert!

 

 

After dinner, Everett opened up some birthday gifts. He got a lot of fun new toys.

Poor Eleanor wasn't feeling well that day. She tried to have a good time, but was exhausted.

Everett had a great birthday this year. He kept telling me what a fun time he was having. I am so blessed to be his mama!

Park

One of our favorite parks is in Montreat. It is perfectly shaded, has creeks running throughout, big beautiful trees, and lots of playground equipment. Last week we decided to make the 30 minute journey to visit. We joined up with our friends the Mertens family as well.


Everett may be cautious in social situations, but he goes for it with physical challenges. He scaled this rock wall and I was one proud mama on the sidelines.

Hampton however is careful. He doesn't have the confidence yet, and is a little clumsy!

But he has to do what Everett does. He follows him around mimicking his every move.

And Eleanor? Well she's just happy.