Breakfast with the Birthday Boy.

I never thought that I would actually have my baby on his due date. I know people with Christmas birthdays, none of which really appreciate sharing their one special day with family parties, crazy holiday traditions, and tired parents. So, we always do a little party a few weeks beforehand, but I have always wanted Max to know that his actual birthday was and is a very special day to us. So we started up a little tradition this year. We take him to a special Birthday Breakfast before any of the crazy holiday gathering commence.
His adoring uncles, Mark and Jeff, came with us this year to Denny's. Who knew that many other people also dine in for breakfast on Christmas Eve? Well they do apparently, at least at the Denny's in Lehi. Even Thurl Bailey was there.It can't be possible that my baby is already 4! He brings so much joy to our family and is learning so much everyday. He is really kind to his little brother most of the time and takes a good beating from him on a regular basis. He is always telling me how much he loves me and the thing he wants the most is for Mom and Dad to play with him. He has a memory that scares me. He can recall things you said and places we've been from years past.
Favorite Things:
Pretend Play, especially the superhero kind
Riding his bike and scooter
Being Outside
Reading books with Mom and Dad
Music and Dancing; he likes to rock out with his guitar
(...which if you know Ryan & I is a bit of a surprise...we aren't really the "rocker" type of folk)
Carrots, Apples, Cheeseburgers, Pizza, Chick-Fil-A. Chocolate Milk
Playing with his cousins
Preschool

As I watch my little Batman jumping from the sofa to save the day, I can't help but want to freeze time. I know in a blink I will be longing for the day when he could be anything he wanted, and believed we were all invincible and could make our own reality. Oh, Max. If I could only bottle your sweetness, your big imagination, your innocence.