A letter to Henry on his 4th birthday

Henry, today you are FOUR years old!  You are already very proud to be four, you showed everyone at church Sunday how many fingers that is. 

You're the light of Mama and Daddy's lives and the center of attention around here.  You make us laugh with your boy antics - you thinking tooting is the most hilarious thing, as well as name calling.  You recently started calling us "Chicken face" and then laugh maniacally.  Your sense of humor is twisted just like your Daddy's.  You find entertainment in watching people get hurt on the tv show Wipeout.  You play nice with Mama, but typically wear your Daddy out at least on a nightly basis. At least once a day, you will instigate by saying "Daddy, let's wrestle!"   Needless to say, you and Daddy both sleep well at night.

You keep Mama and Daddy young at heart

Here's just a sample of the things you said today:

• "If you wait too long to go potty, you will dance.  And you will need new underwear."
• After accidentally hanging up on Mike while driving home from school, you chimed in from the backseat, "Mommy, let's try this again."   Mama was still laughing when Daddy answered the phone.
• Daddy told you that you were his best friend.  You replied back with a sentimental "Aw!" 

You love being at school and the teachers are full of compliments when we ask how you're doing there.  You are very good at tracing your letters and coloring in the lines.  You've learned lots and lots of Bible stories and you know a few Scripture verses as well.  You know your colors, shapes and lots of letters.   You love music and fitness classes.  You have a handful of friends that you play with consistently- Bryson, Jacob, Eli, Jeffrey, Kolt.  You also have a couple of girls that make you blush when we ask about them - Skylah and Lily.  Even though you call her "Bryson's baby sister", you're still very sweet on Brystol.  

The board outside of your classroom at school today

You also love your cousin, Livie.  You often say that she's your cousin AND your best friend.  It's the cutest thing when the two of you hug each other.  Y'all play pretty good together, even if just side by side.

You have a ton of energy and a laugh that is contagious.  You're a little shy with people you don't know well but they can usually win you over with a high five or a fist bump.  Then they've got a new friend for life and you're quick to talk their off.

This picture sums up the last 4 years - a blur with a great big smile

We are so thankful to have you as our son.  Every day is a new adventure in raising you.  Some days  are down right tough, but we love the person that God created you to be.  You really are a gift from God. Your first 4 years have been nothing short of amazing and we can't wait to continue each new day with you.  We love you!


Mama and Daddy