Tyler's 4th Birthday!

Yes, my son turned 4 more then 2 months ago!! OH dear, where is time going??? His birthday fell on a Sunday this year so we made some yummy chocolate chip cookies to take to his Sunday school class! He felt so proud handing them out to everyone!! After church we went to Grandpa and Grandma's for lunch and then to Wal-Mart to pick out a gift. We were sure he would like a bike, something we were envisioning buying for him. But alas, all he wanted was this: The "Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe." I suppose we should enjoy these days when small priced items bring much happiness! The boys played for a long while with it in the back yard while Jake and I relaxed with Paisley! I will say that since our great birthday purchase, this thing has become my nemesis! It's quite the bugger to keep clean and I am constantly being beckoned to help make ice cream or be a customer. It's really hard to push the play-dog thru the tiny holes. I don't mind this, but it's the clean up that gets to me! I know, I should let them be, but there's nothing like having play doh everywhere! So, this toy has now retired to the bathtub....a nice compromise! Perhaps I'll take it outside again soon and let them have at it! If you're undecided about this purchase for your children, I'd say let it pass!

Before leaving Wal-Mart we got an Auntie Anne's pretzel and an iced cold lemonade and then let him ride the Tom and Jerry ride! Again, small things bringing much joy! The life: sip and ride!
Later in the day we made ice cream cones for everyone and blew out the "4" candle again and again!

My boys needed haircuts in these pictures which I will say I ventured out and did all by myself! I was impressed with how I did with my one tiny comb and dull scissors. I was even invited by my husband to cut HIS hair! That was fun and he was happy!! Whoo-hoo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY 4 YEAR OLD BUDDY!!
TIME, please slow down....