Lucas Turns Four!

On December 5th our little boy turned 4. He is oh so proud of his new age and will share it with anyone and everyone: " Hi, you remember, I four now." As his mommy, I can't believe that he is already four and wonder where all the time  has gone. I feel so very blessed to have such a fabulous, energetic, smart, little rascal as my son. He makes us laugh, he keeps us on our toes, and he teaches us so many things. 

We knew that this year Lucas' birthday would have to be a big deal (he's only been talking about it since this summer). I planned and thought of one thing after another (and discarded one idea after another) but finally I came up with the perfect plan for a four year old thanks to a friend giving me the tip (key element: the party was not at our house!).

We had a pirate party at Shipwrecked Playhouse in Cool Springs: pirate ship + ball pit + lots of toys + most importantly his favorite friends + no clean-up for mom = perfection.

Can't go wrong with a train table!

Our little pirate

Our favorite twins Anna & Ella

Car races

Ellie and Emma all dressed up

Emma caught in action

Bennett and big brother Carson in the ball pit

Ship Ahoy!

Also exciting for us parents: the separate play area for the little ones. 

Little brothers Peter and Christopher hard at work 

Will out for a ride

JD exploring the ball pit

HK unsure of the ball pit... but if JD is doing it...

 Pirate Cupcake Cake!

On Lucas' real birthday, we celebrated again (just with the four of us this time). 

Every four year old needs to take some milk shots on their birthday.

And with the past year have come so many passed milestones and so many new skills and loves. At four Lucas can add, he can (almost) write his name, he does workbooks with excitement, he loves to color, he loves to play ball, he loves to be wild with daddy, and read book after book at bedtime (and after bedtime). He will eat almost anything (except nuts and honey), always asks for seconds at daycare, and is a grand helper in the kitchen. He still sleeps in mommy and daddy's bed way more than is pediatrician recommended and has learned to sleep without his Morris (since Morris is no where to be found - a fact that makes mom want to cry). He loves his sister but would rather not share with her. He is outgrowing Duplos and has started seeing the joy of Legos. He can almost swim but is still a timid bike rider (even with training wheels). He will talk to almost anyone and will climb up anything. He loves school and all his friends. He is 90% the sweetest boy ever and 10% full of stubborn tantrums. He has started playing board games and is getting more and more skilled during his precious few minutes of iPad time. He makes us all laugh daily and knows 12 different types of knuckles. It's a long list but encompasses only a select few things of our sweet boy. I love him dearly and am so thankful for him. 

Love you my happy four year old!