It seems like just yesterday that Derek was just a little (well, at 8lb 12 oz - not really too "little") bundle of baby! I can't believe how he has grown! He has been such a joy in our family! He is our little comedian! He makes us laugh & tear our hair out!
The only thing better than a birthday celebration this year, was 4 of them!
On Derek's actual birthday we went to the zoo. Mimi (Dave's mom) came along for the fun, and sadly, Hailey had to miss out :(. But as a whole, it was a fantastic day!
One of my favorite places to celebrate is "Blue Plate Diner" in sugarhouse, on 2100E & 2100S. They have the most amazing banana splits! SO - after a nice hot day at the zoo we hit it up. Derek's face says it all...
A reminder, in case we forgot, that "D" is 4 :) (can you believe how huge that banana split is?? SO tasty!)
Since it was enormous, he decided to share!
Yes, we are a family of Gorillas (minus Hay) :)
On the train... Me w/ Jenna & Linda
D & D. Dave & Derek
Birthday morning - opening presents from Grandma & Grandpa
The "friend" party
The kids playing the balloon stomp game. Some ended up body slamming the balloons, because they weren't heavy enough to pop the balloons by stomping them :)
The party group
Outdoor games :)
Derek & his big sissy :) Hailey was such a WONDERFUL helper at the party, keeping the kids reigned in and happy!
F-O-U-R
At the family party (we do monthly parties for my family), Derek & his cousin Zack had a great time playing! They also happened to be our September birthdays!
Time to blow out the brownie cakes :)
The "other" family birthday. Derek of course got his head shoved in his cake.... a party isn't a party...
The Cake before being smooshed
Mimi & Papa got Derek a music set- drums, maracas, bells, tambourine etc etc. It's continued to be a hit!
Since it was enormous, he decided to share!
Yes, we are a family of Gorillas (minus Hay) :)
On the train... Me w/ Jenna & Linda
D & D. Dave & Derek
Birthday morning - opening presents from Grandma & Grandpa
The "friend" partyWhat do you get when you combine 13 3 & 4 year olds? A party of course!! It was very busy & a little chaotic, but on the whole, it was a great party!!!
Here's Derek getting presents shoved in his lap to open! Some of the kids wondered why they didn't get to take their gifts home with them. Gotta love kids!! And - thank goodness for a goody bag to send home with them :)
The kids playing the balloon stomp game. Some ended up body slamming the balloons, because they weren't heavy enough to pop the balloons by stomping them :)
The party group
Outdoor games :)
Derek & his big sissy :) Hailey was such a WONDERFUL helper at the party, keeping the kids reigned in and happy!
F-O-U-R
At the family party (we do monthly parties for my family), Derek & his cousin Zack had a great time playing! They also happened to be our September birthdays!
Time to blow out the brownie cakes :)
The "other" family birthday. Derek of course got his head shoved in his cake.... a party isn't a party...
The Cake before being smooshed
Mimi & Papa got Derek a music set- drums, maracas, bells, tambourine etc etc. It's continued to be a hit!
We all love Derek very much, and had a wonderful time celebrating his 4th birthday!
2 comments:
Okay he is so cute. I need one of those banana splits right now!! That looks amazing. I can't believe how many kids you had show up at the friend party! Wow. You are such a good mom!
He is adorable! I think 4 is a magical age for little boys... it's been one of my favorite years with Ben!! I love the idea of the big family party for everyone who had a birthday that month! What a fun way to celebrate. You must love having all of that family so close!
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