The day started with Trapper's 3rd grade spelling bee. He was one of 3 kids that won his class round, that moved on to the 3rd grade class Spelling Bee. He did great. He is a kid that is very hard on himself. He shed a few tears because he didn't win. I tried to stay strong for him. Afterward I told him that he made it this far and that is great. He was good after that and went on to his class.
Then on to Sparkle, the local grocery store to buy simple sugar carb packed and frosted...donuts!!! So Rider could start his day packed with love and a sugar high, because Rider turned 4!
Later we had his birthday and the Cub Scouts Blue and Gold over at our house. I wanted to make sure that the Blue and Gold didn't take presidence over his big day.
So, we celebrated before and sang Happy Birthday during the B&G and kept him feeling mighty special ALL night:) Rider unwrapped some stellar presents. A sweet and smart Buzz Lightyear and accessories,
and
behind curtain number 2.....a NEW BIKE!!!
He also received the movie "Giant Meatballs Movie." For those of you that aren't in Rider's inner circle it's "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."
Dad/Lance was there to participate. He said yesterday that he felt that it was as if it was our first child having a birthday all over again, all the excitement he felt and how fast it has gone by.
A few fun notes about Rider~ he loves frogs and toads and will find them and carry them around until we have to rescue them and then he will say "they are just playing dead, they still want me to hold them."
He pats my belly and says "How cute mom, your belly is full." That is a real self-esteem builder-upper!
He once had gum in his hair and he stated "I saw the gum and then it just JUMPED right up in my hair."
And when picking out a treat at the gas station he was asked by his dad if he want gum, Rider told him "No! It will get into my hair." Then he chose something else.
Rider, we hope all your wished come true, especially those that include you staying safe and sound and happy all the days of your life:)
5 comments:
holy cow i cant believe he is 4!! Happy Birthday Ryder!!
Aww I always love reading your posts you have to have a smile before you're done reading them cause they're always cute!! :)
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Happy Birthday, Ryder! Wow, our little ones have turned 4? Isn't that crazy? Before you know it they'll both be heading to kindergarten! Ahhhhhh :0 ! I cannot believe how fast it goes. Lor, I'm wishing you were miles and miles closer right now. I need someone to vent to and not via email or phone...I'm talking the serious stuff--like over homeade oreos in a car with that we've driven out into the Esky desert far away from anyone (including but not limited to; small children) with all car doors locked so that I can completely unleash about...residency that is wearing me down to bitter, frustrated, weary girl with nothing good to say about the medical field in general! I wonder when a trip to the Esky desert will happen. Hopefully we meet up this summer. Maybe we could meet you guys in Blanding one weekend? We could camp? But I'm still requiring some alone time, even in the mountains. We'll have to climb a tall tree or something and hide from our husbands and kids. Yah, I really did just say that or type that out loud. It's that bad! Miss you and love you, Jes ps- naturally, YOU are in charge of the homeade oreos!
Happy Birthday to your Rider! The gum jumping in his hair sounds like something Riley would say, but the thing with the frogs just about had me falling out of my chair! Thanks for the laugh! I needed it this morning. :)
Happy Birthday Rider! I have turned into the worst aunt in the world...I never call anymore and it's driving me crazy...seriously, I'm a crazed aunt now. On a lighter note, glad we get to see you guys this summer...hopefully! :) It will be fun to catch up since I don't call and talk to you or anyone else anymore. I'm a big slacker!
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