5

This post is so bitter sweet. Here we are at birthday number 5. I know it seems silly but it feels like we've hit some sort of milestone. Obviously we knew we would be here someday, but it feels like it just snuck up on us. You are no longer that little baby boy. You have become a "big" kid. We are overwhelmed by God's love and grace in our life that is made so clear by the blessing that is you.

Everyday with you is an adventure, and we are so happy to go along for the ride. As we watch you grow we are constantly amazed and the person God has created you to be. We are so proud of the boy you are becoming. You are so smart, and loving. You are so kind hearted and conscience of others feelings. We love watching you play and learn. You have become quite the creative thinker, and your imagination knows no bounds. We are constantly in awe of the things you come up with. You are always laughing and you bring so much joy to everyone you are with. You are very much a perfectionist and want things done the right way.It's amazing to watch how you learn and understand new things. We are daily thankful for you and all that you bring to our family. We are excited to see what this new year has in store for you. Happy birthday Sawyer boy we love you so much!!!!!!

4-23-06.... The day you were born

4-23-07.....Your 1st birthday

4-23-08.....2 yrs old

4-23-09.... 3 years old

4-23-10.... 4 years old

4-23-11......5 years old

Goodbye 4

Sawyer, today is your last day as a 4 year old :( I can't believe how fast it has gone. Daddy and I implored you to reconsider turning 5. We had hoped that you would agree to remaining 4 for another year. Sadly, you were adamant about being 5. You explained that when you are 5 you get to be like a grown up and thats what you wanted to be. We talked about it and decided that it didnt matter how grown up you were, you'd always be our little boy. We love you so much Sawyer, and we are excited to see what this new year brings. Here are your favorite things about being 4!

The day you turned 4

Almost 5

Sawyer Calvin Balcombe

Height: 48"

Weight: 42

Favorites:

Book: Lego Pirate Learn to Read Book

Movie: Short Circuit

Color: Blue

Shape: Circle

Food: Phineas and Ferb Macaroni and Cheese

Toy: Legos

Song: Close Your Eyes and I'll Kiss You

Game: Toy Story Operation

Place to go: Wil and Thaddeus boy's houses

Animal: Dinosaurs and Dogs

Speed Boats in the Bay for the Birthday Boys

Paul's dad and brother have birthdays 2 days apart, so we usually end up celebrating them together. This year we wanted to do something special, more then just the normal family dinner. Pauls brother came up with the idea to rent speed boats down in the bay. It was one of the most fun things we have ever done in San Diego. Being out on the water really makes you appreciate the BEAUTIFUL city we live in. It was a pretty cold day for San Diego in the middle of April, but the sun was out and shinning. We all bundled up in our hats, coats, gloves, etc and headed out for our adventure. We split up between 2 boats and spent the next hour out on the water. After our hour was up we went for lunch in sea port village. It was a great way to spend an afternoon celebrating the 2 birthday boys.

The Birthday boys checking out the boats.

Safety first.

The boats

Sawyer and Wil

Auntie Buggy and Sawyer

Josh was our captain

Hanging out in the front of the boat

The Coronado bridge

The other half of our group

Wil

Having fun

Beautiful San Diego

This is what happens when you are in the front of the boat and you hit a big wave

He was sitting in the front of the boat too

Sawyer and Daddy

Julie and I