My Baby is FOUR!!

My sweet, sweet Alex,

How is it possible that you are already four years old?  And yet I can barely remember the days before you completed our little family?  You were also born earlier than we would have liked but you were still a big boy (6lbs, 10oz at just 36 weeks) and that has never changed.  You've always had a big personality, a big heart, and a big head (hee hee! but that means you'll be smart!).  You were one of the biggest babies in the Gleneagles nursery since you had a couple pounds on most of the Singaporean newborns.  You have always been such a warm, cuddly boy and I hope that never changes...it's hard to beat your hugs and kisses.  No matter how old you are, you will always be my baby.

 We celebrated your first birthday in Singapore during our last month there.  I was shocked that you didn't like your cake, especially since you were such a big eater and loved almost everything we put in front of you.  That distaste for cake and icing didn't last long, though, and your sweet tooth grew as fast as you did!

Your second birthday was a fun family party with all the grandparents at Chili's during a visit back to Texas.  You loved all the attention almost as much as the ice cream sundae.  

Your third birthday was celebrated just days after moving into our new home in Texas and you discovered the joys of cookie cakes.  You also discovered the fun of presents, especially the big ones that don't have to be packed into suitcases.

 

 And now, four years old!  And still in the same house!  That's something of a record for one of our kids.  It's hard to believe you're so big because you still have your precious baby cheeks but you're already wearing size 5's so no doubt you're growing.

Alex, you are such a joy and an endless source of entertainment.  You have never met a stranger and love talking to just about anyone.  Your beautiful smile and big laugh can brighten any room.  You think you can do just about anything the big kids do, and sometimes you're right.  I believe you can do anything you put your mind to in your life!  You are a blessing and we love you and thank God for you every single day.  May He continue to bless you.