Happy Birthday! The Big #4!

Isaac turned the big 4 today! Wow! When I used to hear people say that their kids grow up so quickly, I thought they were nuts. But today I realize that those words are very true!

Four years ago God blessed us with the arrival of Isaac, and every day since we are indeed grateful for him! He's becoming quite the little man and is a very good helper. I recently overheard he and his mother talking after he begged to help in the kitchen. She informed him that he will be one of those boys who knows how to work in the kitchen when he grows up.


Wednesday night we went to Red Robin for his free kids meal and ice cream sundae. Today his birthday was filled with fun activities that Isaac got to choose (reading books on the couch, playing Hungry Hippos, doing Lite Brite, playing outside, watching the opening scenes of Survivor just to name a few). He opened one present from us before I left for school (Lightning McQueen crocs) and was eagerly waiting for me to come home to open the rest. After what was probably 100 times asking if he could open presents since Dad was home (and the billionth time Mom heard it during the day), he finished opening the rest of his gifts. He even enjoyed opening the birthday cards and was thrilled to find money in some!



Isaac got to pick what he wanted for supper and chose tacos. I tried to talk him out of it, but I failed. :-) We enjoyed our meal with our friends Brad and Jayne Jansen and shortly after got to probably the most exciting time of the day--THE CAKE!

Mom surfed the Internet for what seemed like hours and found exactly what Isaac requested for his cake: a treasure chest. Danae did an awesome job crafting this creation. After a few tense moments with me offering my two cents and a cake that we figured would fall apart while trying to prop open the top of the chest, she ended up creating a cake that could win contests. Isaac was thrilled at the final result--especially that he had his choice of any candy that was spilling out of it!

We had a great time celebrating!

Isaac, you are wonderful little boy! We love you lots and can't wait to see you continue to grow! May God continue to bless you each day!

Oh yeah, Caleb loved the party just as much!