Sam is now 4 years old!
His birthday was on Monday, but we practically celebrated all weekend.
The celebration started at the homeschool conference....
Luke's holding a cow heart, Sam's holding a sheep heart.
Luke grabbing Sam's leg with a robot.
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| This is the 13 year old who built the robot. Smart boy. |
Swimming at the hotel pool...
Grandma
took
us
out
for
dinner.
Hunting in the hotel lobby....
* The Birthday Party *
Luke takes a turn blowing out the candles.
He's having a ball!
Let's play ball!
Tired birthday boy
Sam taking a drive...
Zoe does this weird thing when Sam drives around in his car.
She gets in front of or bites at the front tire, like she's trying to stop the car.
Not sure if she's playing or trying to protect Sam from his wild driving.
Our little ball player.
(Blog post coming soon)
~ Brothers ~
Sam was the given the opportunity to plan his actual birthday day. We started the day with a trip to the YMCA; he and Luke went to their gym class, I hit the treadmill. Then we journeyed to Target and Sam spent some of his birthday money. He bought a snorkel set and a plastic yellow duck. He chose a McDonald's cheeseburger happy meal for lunch and an afternoon at the pool. We went out to dinner at "Glory Days" and he ate yet another cheeseburger and topped it off with a birthday sundae! (I forgot my camera to capture some of the moments, but so enjoyed soaking them in with my momma-memory.)
Sam swimming at the pool
(on his actual birthday day.)
Mail from Nonny!
"Yay, I'm four!"
Remembering last year...
Got a special message from my little sister, Shelly. Lydia's marker has been placed at her spot. We plan to go soon to see it.
(This is the template design, not the stone marker itself.)
my heart is full for you today, so much joy and yet tears all in one post. looking forward to therapy on tuesday :)
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful post, Stacey!
ReplyDeleteLove all the boy pictures. Happy Birthday, Sam!
Love Lydia's marker.
Many hugs from Indy.
<3
For the little boy who so often smells like a cheeseburger ... two cheeseburgers in one day is most definitely appropriate! We love him so much (all of you actually).
ReplyDeleteGrateful for a wonderful weekend for you guys <3 Tell Nonny, my birthday is next month ... and I <3 Captain America ;)
I love it all! Happy Birthday Sam! I love that he got to plan his whole day. What fun!
ReplyDeleteThe video was precious.
I didn't realize how much Luke sounds like you until I watched this video.
I cannot wait to see Lydia's marker. Please take a photo when you see it.
Wow! My heart was so full of emotions hearing that sweet, sweet voice I remember so well!! What a memory for Sam to cherish! I'm glad he had such a happy birthday- sounds like a well planned day by a cutie little 4 year old we love!;)
ReplyDeleteThe marker gave me chills : ). Yay for Sam! and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad he had a wonderful birthday! The video is so precious, such a wonderful memory to share year after year, I am so glad you all have that to cherish. Happy Birthday Sam!!
ReplyDeleteHello Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI continue to lift you up as you walk this journey. I remember so well the today we saw Jordan's marker for the first time. It rocked us (my husband and son, Burton..11 years old then) to the core. Nothing could really prepare me for it but God quickly reminded me that this was not really Jordan...just his shell. He had flown away and left this behind. I only say this to prepare you if that is possible. The love of God and your sweet family will be the rock you lean on.
Always lifting you up,
Millie Morris