Noah's 4th Birthday!

It's really hard for me to believe (and accept) that Noah is now four years old.  I feel like each year goes by more quickly!  My kids are growing so fast.

We didn't have a ton planned for the big day, but I wanted to make is special.  On Wednesday I made cupcakes and took them to Noah's Preschool class.  After I dropped them off and was walking out of the door he yelled to me, "Thanks for the cupcakes Mommy!  Thanks for bringing the cupcakes!"  It made my day!

That night I stuck out and grabbed some balloons and a few things to surprise Noah with on the morning of his actual birthday.

After opening a few gifts from Andy and I (most of his gifts were still in the mail), Noah opened the quilt my mom made for him.  She did such a fantastic job and Noah was excited to sleep with it last night on his bed.  Although I know he doesn't fully appreciate it right now, I am grateful to have something like this for Noah to hold on to for a very long time.  Better than toys any day!!

Noah is a typical boy and he is into all things boy!  Right now his crazy obsession is sharks, or hammerhead sharks to be exact.  I found this awesome shark piggy bank at Target and just had to get it.    Now he just needs to fill it with all his cash! 

As part of his gift we took Noah to the toy store and let him pick out anything he wanted. He got a new scooter and helmet and some toy motorcycles.  After the toy store we went out to eat and called it a night.  When we got home we had some ice cream and sang happy birthday!  He had a great day!  

If you remember last year, I did a little birthday questionnaire with Noah and wanted to continue the tradition each year.  Here is a link to last year's answers and below you can see this year's!  Crazy how much they grow in such a short amount of time!

20 Questions with Noah: Age 4

1. What is your favorite color?  Grey

2. What is your favorite toy?  Sharks

3. What is your favorite fruit? Grapes and Blueberries

4. What is your favorite TV show? How to Train Your Dragon

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Carrots and Chips

6. What is your favorite outfit?   Pants, socks, shoes and my shirt

7. What is your favorite game?  Shark Game (on the iPad)

8. What is your favorite snack?  Fruit Snacks

9. What is your favorite animal? Shark and a Whale

10. What is your favorite song?  The Lion Sleeps Tonight

11. What is your favorite book?   PJ Funny Bunny

12. Who is your best friend?  Jackson and Baby Clare

13. What is your favorite cereal?  Fruity Cheerios

14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?   Go to the park

15. What is your favorite drink?  Orange Juice

16. What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas

17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?  (Stuffed) Doggie and Blanket (and sometimes toys too!)

18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Pancakes with syrup

19. Where’s your favorite place to visit?  Cole, Jack and Case's house

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? "Piano player" or a Musician

Noah loves music, so #20 doesn't surprise me.  He kept telling me that when he got big he would play the big piano.  He loves to dance and have fun.  He has an incredible memory and he loves to learn (but hates to write).  He loves instruments -he has a drum, guitar, piano and now a toy trumpet as well.  Today he informed me he also needed cymbals! haha I love his excitement for life.  He loves to play with friends and loves to be outside.  He also loves to watch movies.  He is so sweet and so opinionated all at the same time.  Noah is such a special part of our family and we feel so blessed to have him.  

Happy birthday buddy! We sure love you! xo