four and a half

Yesterday Owen turned four and a half, and we had a special little celebration day in honor of our sweet boy. I suppose that we just like to celebrate around here, and a half birthday seems like a good time to do it. We had a special breakfast of "Oats in a cone": Blueberry Oatmeal served in ice cream cones, with peaches on top... four and a half peaches.


Now, with Owen's birthday and Christmas only weeks apart, he has to go quite a long time in between gifts. Recently he has been asking for a pair of flip-flops, and because I am way to practical, I keep telling him "no, you have good shoes, and flip-flops are not safe shoes for a little boy"... poor guy, he has such a mean Mommy (that wears flip-flops everyday!). I decided to be a nice Mommy, and do something that I knew would just bring a smile to his face... even if it wasn't practical.


Such a simple little thing, but they did indeed bring a smile to his face. and yes, he picked the orange. How I love his taste in fashion.

We also enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with friends. Castles were built, princesses rescued, froggies chased (and caught), ice cream enjoyed and giggles all around.



I am so proud to be Owen's Mommy. What an amazing boy he is growing up to be. I want to celebrate everything that is special about him, anytime I get a chance.

Happy four and a half Owen,
I Love you!

Mommy


And speaking of children and growing up, here are some beautiful words I came across the other day.

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