Friday, May 23, 2008

4 years ago today...

Our newborn...

One

Two

Three

Four
(I should mention that this picture was taken this morning when Reese got up discovered that his very special daddy had gotten up early to go and buy him balloons, treats, and a frisbee!)

Dear Reese,
You are the cutest 4 year old I know... I enjoy watching you learn new words and new ways of doing things. Two days ago your new word was, "awkward". You wouldn't stop repeating it. You actually don't stop talking for much... Your favorite animal has morphed into favorite animals, which we call, "people". You take about 8 people to bed with you every night and they all must be accounted for. Since you are the older brother it is nice that you have patience (most of the time) and are not a fighter. You allow Carsten to tackle you and you just lay there. I love that you have such a great love for the special people in your life. Oma probably tops the list, but you have quite a list. Amazingly your infatuation with hammers has not dimmed. You cry when we forget to take a hammer to the property and most days a hammer is not far from your hands. It is great fun to watch you grow Reese and we love you to the moon and back again! Happy Birthday!
Love, Mommy

6 comments:

Amy said...

Happy birthday Reese!! What great balloons you have! Wish we could sing to you in person!

How funny about the "people", ours are bears, "the mommy and all her cubs"- about 6 animals total. See a couple days ago on our blog. The funny thing is that if he comes into our room in the middle of the night, they all have to come too- which I guess isn't always so funny. ;)

Our Family said...

Happy Birthday Reese! Wish we could see you and give you more balloons! Enjoy your day big 4 year old!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to Reese, who was, and is, an adorable kid. What a great boy you have, J & D! Make that two boys. It was fun seeing & meeting (on Wed.) w/your folks again last month. We miss 'em, but nice to have a little catch-up w/ them & a few others at dinner one evening. Comparing grandkid notes, you know, among other topics!
Deena

grmasusie said...

It seems that Reese and I might share a birthday...May 23?? How fun!

SoozeSchmooze said...

I am a little late reading this entry...but I am sure Reese you could be like me and be willing to celebrate your birthday for a whole month...So I will add my Happy Birthday to that of others! Looks like it got off to a great start! Dana I love the little letter that you wrote so that Reese will know just how things were on this day when he looks back from the future! How very wonderful...a great self esteem builder!! hugs..Susie.

alleykat said...

Hi all of you! especially Reese! Happy Birthday! I can't wait to meet you, I'm so glad your parents finally decided to have kids!:)