4 Years Old

Charlie is four!  He has been four for a month now, but with moving and being away, I wasn't able to post the pictures from his birthday.  We had a pool party at the hotel and boy, hosting a party like this is soooo much easier :).  The kids swam and then had snacks.  It was pretty quiet in the room while they were waiting for their food and then eating it.....they were probably both hungry and tired from all the swimming.  Then we did birthday cupcakes and presents and the 2.5 hours was over.  Crazy!

Charlie had a great time and even went down the waterslide - finally!!!!  We've been looking at the slide for two years!  For over two years he has refused to go down it, but had said a few days before his party that when he turns 4, he will go down the slide.  So, down he went!  And some of his other friends went down for the first time too!

And we had the usual Charlie snacks!  Popcorn, jello, grapes and veggies.  Thanks to Grandma M and Auntie Pookie for supplying the food and making it look fun and cute!

Charlie, we love you.  We love the boy your turning into and we love your enthusiasm.  Have fun being 4 and yes, you are 4 for a long time now!

Happy Trails to you.....

Until we meet again.

Four years ago we moved from Ottawa to Strathmore in what ended up being a time for massive change.  These past four years have been quite a ride - two children, a business to operate, friends to make, and learning how to do life with our new normal.  It was a big adjustment - for me....mom - but along the way, we made some great friends, made some awesome family memories, and started some new traditions. 

Also during this time, I took A LOT of pictures.  In total, I have edited 4200 photo's - and that was from fall of 2011!  I always told people that my second born would have just as many pictures, and I'm hoping I have kept my word :).

So as an end to our time in Strathmore, I thought these pictures would be fitting.