4!

Eli turned 4 today. Wow.

Here are a few photos from his firetruck party Saturday.

We are really lucky to live next door to "Christiansburg Engine #1"!

Four thirsty little firemen

 Eli told Chris it was the best firetruck cake I'd ever made. It was the only one I've ever made and I kinda hope it is that last.

 Eli had some very specific ideas about his party including that exact cake (from a You Tube video he saw) and a " 'yata" it took us a little while to figure out he wanted a pinata and it took awhile longer to find a firetruck one. Then the hanger came off right away. No matter - the boys just took turns whacking the heck out of it.

 Here's our big boy on his new big boy bike.

And the annual THEN and NOW....

3 days

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2

 

3

 

and 4!

The Good and Bad of Getting Big

Eighteen-month-old Ezra can't quite decide if becoming a big boy is fun or not so great. On the one hand, it is a lot of fun to stomp in the puddles with your big brother.

But.....getting that first haircut was not all it was cracked up to be. The little stool in the barber chair was a complete "no thank you!" Mama's lap was only slightly more acceptable.

 Get me out of this mess!

Back home, freshly coiffed, playing in the garden and sliding down the slide are definitely on the good-to-be-big list.