Gunner is 4!

I can't believe my little Gunner is 4 Years Old!  What?!  When did this happen, and where have I been?  He's such a big kid these days.  He's so independent, does so many things for himself, talks constantly, plays imaginative games constantly, sings songs to himself all day long, rides a two-wheeler, taught himself how to snap, etc.

Yet he needs his mama and daddy so much sometimes, and it reminds me of what a small guy he still is.  Like on Sunday at church when he was so tired in the primary's program practice that he would not participate.  I eventually gave up trying to get him to perk up and sing, and just brought him home and gave him a nap.  Then I thanked Heavenly Father for the motherly insight to hug and love him, instead of forcing him to do something he couldn't have handled that day.

Anywho, he had a great birthday.  It started out with a special delivery.  Our Aunt sent him an edible arrangement.  So cute and fun!  Too bad that he won't eat the delicious fruit that came in it.  Well, too bad for him...

Then I took the boys and his buddy, Greg, to the zoo.  They boys had a great time running and playing.  I really missed my sister and niece and our weekly trips to the zoo last year, and it sort of felt all wrong to be celebrating his birthday without them.  But we did have a lovely time.

I met up with Maggie for a special lunch out.  Gunner was thrilled to have fast food for lunch.  Such a treat since we almost never go out these days.

Gunner spent the rest of the afternoon playing at Greg's house, then they all came back to our house for birthday dinner, cake, ice cream and presents!  A Fun-Filled Day!  He went to bed with his new Star Wars toys, exhausted and happy.

Boy, how we love that little kid.  And here's to another great year!