My littlest guy is turning 5 tomorrow! Everyone always says it but I just have to repeat here...I don't know where the time goes? Just yesterday he was a little bundle coming home to the delight of his big brothers and now....
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This year in Cambodia |
Since he is my last little boy, this birthday is both exciting and sad. On one hand it is wonderful having all 3 boys able to be independent, as it makes daily life so much easier. It is also helpful to be able to talk through things in a away that only school-aged kids can do. But in the end, this was my last baby, and I love babies! I know he hasn't been that little for a while but there is something about becoming 5 years old that makes me realize he is much further from being a baby then being a "big" boy. Always good and bad in these types of things I suppose, and either way it's been an amazing ride and will continue to be. Change is inevitable.
It has been 5 incredible and challenging years! T has challenged us in ways I didn't think were possible and, because of this, has helped us grow in our role as parents greatly. He is energetic, persistent, fearless, hysterical, and the most loving of all 3 of our boys. It has been an adventure best expressed in picture...
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One of his first photos, born in Costa Rica |
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Brother love |
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3 weeks |
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2 months |
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4 months |
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10 months |
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First zip line! |
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18 months |
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Pirate/cowboy play at the Children's museum in CR |
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"Helping" wash the car |
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2 and some change |
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Loving our little mini farm |
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Beach fun near Jaco, Costa Rica |
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3 years old |
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Zumba fun! |
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Merry Christmas |
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Enjoying the Caribbean |
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4th birthday! |
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In front of Arenal volcano |
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Strong is an understatement |
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Just before leaving for Asia |
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At a temple in Thailand |
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With a baby elephant in Thailand |
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Vang Vieng, Laos |
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Caving in Laos |
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Enjoying the tea plantations in Malaysia |
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Laos |
We all love you T, the bravest, some would say "most insane" little boy! You keep us on our toes and we adore you for that! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to a very wonderful, amazing, intelligent, cheeky, gorgeous boy. It is a true pleasure getting to know you.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo Aunty Sara