Gavin's 4th Birthday Party

Isn't it what everyone says "I can't believe he's turning....".  I get it now, it's true.  We typically have our family photos scroll across the screen while playing music.  I seem to pay specific attention on birthday party day.  As I'm watching Gavin guide his friends through the house, play, laugh, converse, and just be a big boy - in the background are the pictures of him at the hospital when he was born.  Precious!  Everyone also says "Oh, they grow up so fast!".  Yes they do, but we have heard that saying so many times that we have learned to treasure each moment of every day, as well as appreciate that they do grow up and that it's part of life.

We had a wonderful time with friends (our KC family) celebrating the big boys special day.  He was so excited from the time he went to be Friday night until the clock said 4:02 pm (party was at 4:00) and he said "Dad, why isn't anyone here yet?".  The excitement continued through a couple hours of partying, until he happily laid his head on his pillow cuddled with a few new toys and happy that he had such a fun day.  We asked if he was tired and his response "Yeah, a little...I had such a great birthday party!"  What a sweet boy.

Opening presents, possible his favorite part (next to the cake of course)

 Barb & Liam, a rare photo

Mr. Manners thanking Liz for his present. 

 Making a wish

 Yet another attempt at a family photo, Gavin hamming it up!

 Gavin & Ironman...excuse me Gavin IS Ironman (or so he says)

 Little brother relaxing after a very busy party with a lot of people.

 Time for bath and then bed, can you see how tired he is? :)

 Jason & Liam

A birthday isn't complete without the official birthday suit!!!

Thanks to all of our friends who came to the party.  We had a great time visiting with you all and you made it that much more special for Gavin!!