Rhys Blasts Off Into His 4th Year!

Our not so little guy turned 4! Rhys started his day under the stars at the breakfast table eating sprinkled pancakes and chocolate milk.  Every birthday the kids get to pick a favorite food to enjoy.  Sophie usually picks a boxed cereal so I asked Rhys privately so he wouldn't be influenced by his sister's opinions.  Chocolate milk it was!

After school we zoomed on over the "Rocket Park", as the kids aptly call it, to meet up with friends, try out our jet packs, sing "Happy Birthday" to Rhys, and eat star shaped cookies. Opa was able to meet up with us there as well.  Rhys was really wanted to show off for his Opa.

 



Then the family went to the restaurant of Rhys' choice so he could have his desired pizza kid's meal, Jason's Deli, where Oma was able to join the pack.

Back at home, after a quick bath, it was time to open presents.  At four years of age, he was still the most excited over the tissue paper wrapping and gum.  Thanks to Oma and Opa and Aunt Kira and Uncle David for sending well wishes and awesome goodies.

Rhys blew out the candles on his rocket cake and proceeded to stain his fingers red with icing. I think we forgot to sing him "Happy Birthday" then but he didn't seem to notice.

Soon after, but not quite soon enough to avoid the overtired meltdown, he was off to bed under a starry ceiling.  Well, it would have been but we got them at the Dollar Tree and they didn't glow long enough for him to even notice! Oh well, it was worth a shot.

We are so happy to have our sweet Rhys in our family and are so proud of the boy he's become.