Evan Turns 4!

Evan's birthday party was at the farm again this year and was space-themed. We had about 45 people to the Island for a BBQ, hayride and a bouncy house. The weather started out cold, damp and very windy the morning of the party so I was very concerned given that it was supposed to be outdoors. I had to take down several of the decorations I put up because the winds were so high. Fortunately about an hour after the party started the sun came out and it warmed up - it was perfect! Evan was so excited about his birthday this year, for the two months leading up to his big day he asked daily about many days away it was. When the day finally came I think he was a bit overwhelmed by the excitement and he was unusually quiet at the party at times. The day of his actual birthday Aaron had the day off and we had a fantastic day just the four of us at the park and ended it with dinner at Red Robin (his favorite!).
























































It has been amazing to witness the changes in Evan recently even in the last month since he has turned 4. His reading has taken off, as well as his writing, he just learned how to swim and he's been attempting to ride his bicycle with no training wheels with some success. I love just listening to him talk about things he's interested in. He actually teaches me about things now! His confidence as a result has boosted and he is really becoming a very outgoing child. He talks to everyone everywhere we go now. He is such a happy, bright child, he amazes me daily!