Happy 4th Birthday, Zeke!

Today my oldest hits the ripe old age of four. And as usual, I think back to the day he was born and can't believe it has been so long already. Has it really been four years since that pink, squirming baby first emerged into the world and turned my and my husband's lives upside down? Yep, it has. He went to the daycare this morning and proudly announced the day to the director, but added also that he wasn't ACTUALLY going to be four until this afternoon. Well, technically that's true. But he wanted to be sure they knew it and that he's still only three this morning. LOL

I spent some time at a local party store yesterday (with Zeke in tow...we had just come back from the doctor's office for his well-child visit), and can you believe there was not a single Superman party item besides a couple of packs of stickers?? I thought Superman was a classic! The superhero of all superheros! At least he was when I was a kid some...oh, never mind how long ago that was. But the point is Zeke wanted a Superman party at school, and we quickly learned that wasn't going to happen. He spent the next 15 minutes or so flitting about from one theme to another. FINALLY Batman won out over Scooby Doo, and we were able to buy what we needed.

Trying to be a little more budget-conscious than we have been in the past, I opted to make cupcakes for Zeke's class rather than shell out $15 to have someone make them for me. We found some cute little plastic bats in the Halloween section of the store, and I ran with it. The cupcakes (Funfetti white cake with Funfetti fudge frosting and sprinkles) turned out great, and the bats added a nice finishing touch.

The Cupcakes

I even thought ahead enough to throw in a disposable camera so that his teacher can take pictures of the party I'm inevitably going to miss. (Pictures to be added later, of course.) I just hope things go smoothly. He slept very well last night, which makes a world of difference when it comes to being in a good mood versus being a crotchety little so-and-so (yes, I'm willing to admit he has his moments).

Just for fun, here are a few pictures of the little man over the years...

Zeke's first snow day in 2007.

Going fishing, though played with more rocks and dirt than fish.

His first pictures...EVER!

One day after a trip to Walmart, he decided to decorate himself.

Goofing off in school, I believe, at the hand of Ms. Ashley!

Zeke at age 8 months.

Bath time antics!

Zeke at 4 months. Looks a lot like Gabe does now!

Fall Festival 2006.

Zeke on his 1st birthday!

The first haircut at the hair salon. Such a big boy!