the boy turns 4.

the boy turns 4 today. to celebrate we had his first official birthday party.
this boy is a little of every color. so a colorful birthday seemed just right.

a painting party is what we had. haven't heard of one? us either. 

we made it up as we planned. painted canvas. the boys own creation. painted ice cream with food coloring. silly string and pin the paint on the pallet. finger paint favors.

a big hug and kiss followed the words "thanks mom for my party!"

at age 4 Athen loves:
+ to play sports; especially football and soccer                                        +  to write "podums" - poems
+ going to sporting events with dad                                                         + preschool
+ Iron Man                                                                                                 + spell and write his name
+ Book of Mormon Stories                                                                         + shredded wheat cereal
+ the color green                                                                                       + playdoh
+ bike rides                                                                                                 + tormenting Molly
+ primary

GLOW sticks.

a GLOW stick bath tonight. something new. something fun.

SO much fun that we will try more GLOW stick adventures in the future.

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sidewalk chalk + hopscotch.

 

currently my own obsession with chalk. chalk in any color and chalk boards of all kinds.

sidewalk chalk satisfied my craving for the day.

a love note. a little hopscotch. today's quiet time well spent.

F is for football fanatic

This boy. a definite football fan.
This boy. watches. plays. pretends.
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Most of the time he is the blue team. on occasion the green or white.
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This boy. makes dad proud.
This boy. makes dad dream.

Snow Day

ride. baby. ride.

This is how the vacuuming gets done at the Harris house.

twenty-twelve