Happy Birthday Haydn!!

Haydn turned 4 yesterday and he couldn't be happier about it. As luck would have it his birthday landed on a day he has preschool so he was able to party pretty much all day long.

He took the snack to preschool and also a special birthday treat. He got to wear his birthday crown all through preschool and couldn't have felt more special.

After preschool we went out for lunch. We usually take the boys to breakfast at McDonalds for the birthdays, but with preschool and a doctors appointment we didn't have time in the morning so we hit "Old McDonald's" as Haydn calls it for lunch.

A couple weeks ago I asked Haydn what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday expecting a pretty general response. Apparently he had already been thinking about it because he responded that he wanted a lemon cake with R2D2 and blue frosting. I was fully prepared to head to the local grocery store and see what options they had for Star Wars cakes, but Riley had a different idea in mind. He got the crazy idea in his mind that he could make a R2D2 cake and that is exactly what he did. Isn't it awesome! And from the look on Haydn's face you can tell that he loved it as well! What a great dad to stay up way too late frosting and decorating all by himself.

My grandparents and Colby and Jessica came over that evening for cake and ice cream and presents. I think it is safe to say that this is one spoiled boy. Hopefully we can get him back in shape before Christmas decides to invade.

I know I say this every year and probably will for the rest of their lives, but I really can't believe he is 4! Haydn is the best big brother. He frequently tells us how much he loves his family. He loves to learn and asked to make sure that now that he was four he could still go to school. He is still 'totally into Star Wars'. He has started saying phrases like,

"That is totally awesome!"

"Wow, cool!"

and

"You rock!"

Haydn we love you so much and hope you had a great day!