jude is four

The birthday boy at his best...

Every day is a good day to dress up as something!

First time on a paddle boat. He even jumped in when we were in the middle of the lake!

Who needs toys when we have mud?

"I'm not tired, mom!"

Jude likes to help papa demolish things. Very manly!

Hi, I'm Jude. I'm totally handsome in my ring bearer suit and I can melt anyone with my smile!

Happy 4th Birthday, Jude!

We couldn't find the video camera when we were singing to Jude and opening his presents. I was so frustrated! We found it after all of the funny stuff was already said. And that stuff just can't be reenacted. I know. I tried. I deleted. Alas, I can try to retell it. Jude is 4 today (November 1). Hard to believe! He wanted a Spiderman cake. I attempted to create one and it was somewhat successful. This is also the last night that the Morse family is with us before they head out tomorrow.....for China. It has been a delightful whirlwind of five weeks having them live with us (I will post about that sometime too). It was also fun to celebrate their last night here on Jude's birthday. We ate pizza and had a bonfire. After opening his gifts, Steve asked Jude several questions (the stuff I wish could have been recorded!)

Steve: Do you know why we celebrate your birthday today, Jude?
Jude: It's the day I was born.
Steve: What were you four years ago?
Jude: Um....at the hotel.
Steve: Close.....another H word
Jude: China?
Jeneva: HOSPITAL, Jude!
Jude: Oh. Hospital.
Steve: What were you at the hospital?
Jude: A baby in mommy's tummy.
Steve: Who put you there?
Jude: The Doctors.
Steve: No, who made you?
Jude: God did.
Steve: So, then who put you in mommy's tummy?
Jude: Oh yeah, God did that.

At 4 years old, this is what he said...

Favorite toys: Rescue Heroes, Buzz and Woody, Lincoln Logs
Favorite thing to do with mom: Listening to stories and going for bike rides
Favorite thing to do with dad: go fishing and go for bike rides
Favorite place to go: To Grandma and Grandpa's house and to preschool
Favorite activity this summer: Going to the park and swimming.
Favorite thing to play with sisters: school and house
Favorite foods: pancakes, rice, oranges, chicken and soy sauce
Favorite friends: Asher and Caleb and Ale and Jeneva and Addie
Favorite color: Black and orange
What he wants to be as an adult: A fireman
Favorite song: Jesus loves me and Starwars