Wads is 4 1/2!

Our big boy is 4 1/2 and could not be more proud!!!

Wade, you have been waiting to turn 4 1/2 because it means that you're just that much closer to 5. I guess cool things happen in your life when you turn 5? We had the best summer on-the-go and you enjoyed every minute of it.  You are becoming more responsible, patient, understanding, and utterly hilarious with some of things you say. 

You like to help in the yard, whether digging with Daddy or "mowing the lawn" with our neighbor Lyall

Every day brings a new outfit or costume. It helps if the costume is already a pair of pajamas, but if not, you've been known to sleep in your Spiderman costume....commando.

We spend a lot of time playing outside, even if it's raining (we can still splash in the puddles!)

You have inherited "the tongue" from my mom, Nonna. I don't care what you're doing, that tongue has to be out. It's completely genetic mannerism that comes straight from Nonna :)

You learned how to do "arm toots" and now the life of the party. You just can't do it enough.

You love playing army (here with Rowan). You line up your army men and plow over them with your tank.

You are just getting back into school and we're so excited to see what you learn this year. You're finally interested in writing, cutting, and coloring. You're even starting to write in cursive like Ms. Lorri's been teaching you.

We're starting your first "positive" experience with organized sports. You are SO excited about playing real baseball (even though it's still T Ball). More on that later!!!

You are still the sweetest big brother I have ever met. Bree idolizes you and you let her be a part of your big boy world. You ask her to come play with you, try to make her laugh, make sure whatever she eats doesn't have milk in it, check on her when she falls, and you truly love that sister of yours. Bree is one lucky girl, and I'm an even luckier mom that I get to witness your loving bond as you grow up together.

Wade, we love to watch you grow and explore your world every single day. We're just so happy that we get to do it with you. Love Always!!!