It seems like we've been celebrating Nolan's birthday ever since Disneyland, but today he is officially 4 years old. It's a pretty normal day around here, except that he took treats to preschool and got a present from Miss Anna-Marie. Oh, and he did get to choose oatmeal for breakfast (I actually let him choose every morning but made a big deal of it today) and a cheese tortilla for lunch.
We celebrated his birthday last Saturday with Grandma K, her boyfriend Jon (our first time meeting him), and Daren's family. He received a Leapster, a DoodlePro, Lincoln Logs, SuperSipperz, and some summer clothes. He also got a Lego set but it was one he already had, so he enjoyed going to exchange them and chose the game KerPlunk. It's pretty fun even for Ezra, when he's not trying to eat the marbles. Nolan said all the appropriate things while opening presents: "Oh, thank you!" and "Cute!" and "I love it!" Except the next day he opened a present that I'd forgotten: it was the Little Rascals movie. He said, "I just don't want to watch this movie. You can take it back to the store." Okay, he's not perfect.
The boys have been loving the new presents. The connecting straws are quite entertaining. I'm sure Nolan wishes that Ezra would love the Lincoln Logs a little less (he's like the tornado that comes through to destroy his creations).
Most importantly, I thought I'd record some of Nolan's personality, even though I know I could never do him justice.
- loves drawing pictures (even draws himself anatomically correct)
- gets treats for Ezra so that he can have some ("Mom, I shared a treat with Ezra. I'll have some, too.")
- more timid and cautious lately
- always wants to read his picture Book of Mormon and cuddle before bed (not really cuddle, he just wants us to lay in bed by him)
- interested in geography (he wants to drive to Canada and South America for a trip: right, like Disneyland wasn't far enough!)
- bites his fingernails and toenails (I know, right?)
- strokes Ezra and says, "Oh, he's so sweet" whenever Ez is sleeping or sick
- loves chicken nuggets
- does an African Gumboots dance that Justin used to do on the folk dance team
- enjoys baking with me (I've tried to get him out of the kitchen but it doesn't work)
- loves playing with his cousins, Ryan and Kendyll
- told me he doesn't want to be 4... he just wants to stay little
- has an amazing memory
- very polite, always saying "No thanks"
- loves fruit
- learns quickly
Happy birthday to the man in my life! I say that because my little world revolves around him, but I'm sure glad he's in it. We love you, Nolan!
13 comments:
That is so cute that he says he just wants to stay little. Sometimes we wish they could, too.
Oh - what a darling cake you made. Sounds like he's been enjoying some good birthday fun for a while. I love that he doesn't want to be four so he can stay little ... so cute.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your little boy. I have to say, I love his personality. He knows what he wants and gets it. What a good quality that can be...I love it!
Happy Birthday Nolan!!!! I can't believe he is 4 years old. Sounds like he had a fun birthday. Loved the cake Kenz!!! You are so creative. I remember when I used to be creative...I was a better mom before I got teenagers. Enjoy the 4 year old...they grow up so fast!!!
Love the cake you decorated. I can't believe how all these kids are growing up so fast.
Happy Birthday Nolie! I can't believe our boys are all turning 4 this year. That cake is super cute. I think YOU should get all the credit! ;) I've been thinking about getting Carter some Lincoln logs as well...I bet Spence would love them just as much as Ez and knock them all down though. Looks like a fun birthday.
LOVE the cake!
Happy Birthday Nolan! The cake is super cute.
He looks so handsome in his top pictures. I love his "4" he's making with his fingers...looks like he's flashing some gang sign. :) HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY buddy! The cake is darling, Kenz!! Glad you all had fun celebrating!
How fun! I love the cake, and I love his comment about taking the movie back, even more! :) Your Disneyland trip looked way fun, too!
Nolan is such a cute boy and lucky too what fun presents. Looks like he had an awesome birthday. Cute pictures.
So....you probably saw the Leapster game I gave to him last night. He was so funny when he opened it...he shrieked and jumped up and down he was so excited about it. I hope he really liked it as much as he thought he was going to! I'm so very bummed that it is the only game we have left around here...we had so many of them!!
Anyway....love, LOVE that little Nolie!!
BTW, I keep forgetting to tell you that Kendyll LOVES the puff-wand!
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