Four For Four

July brings birthdays.

First things first, 

the baby moves up in the world. 

It's nice that he gets to go first.

 Because youngest children do not like to wait....for anything.

Micah wanted a train cake. We put our heads together, made a quick trip to the store, a little google-ing, and created our own trains a la cupcakes.

 The big boy is FOUR years old

 By four, there is a good chance those candles might all get blown out!

 Our little visitor enjoyed every last bite.

Micah, not appreciating that the visiting baby was garnering all eyes and attention, promptly followed suit and asked for a picture. Oh, Micah-do, you are forever my baby!

 When you are a year older, bling comes easy.

 How in the world do they know these things?

 Every year, my twins emerge. 

This year gave me two fantastic four year olds 

for four whole days.

 Come the 23rd, Trey's birth day arrived. Five is quite a milestone!

 We had a family party and enjoyed celebrating with the little boys.

 Big sister called to give the birthday boys her love.

 Love ya lots, big sister!

 Grandpa and Trey lit the candles together.

 Can he do it?

Going in for the final blow.

 Ice cream cakes rock.

 Right around "five", a rite of passage occurred. 
Trey became completely independent on two wheels.

 Turns. Starts. Stops.

No turning back.
My babies are long gone now. 
To manhood and beyond!