Theo's 4th Birthday, Fun Day

After a busy last few months at work and at home I took Friday off to spend the day with Theo. First up was asking him what he wanted for his birthday breakfast. He chose a chocolate big pancake.

I told him we can do whatever he wanted today. I thought we might go to the childrens museum or something but he just wanted to play toys.

We also had to celebrate his birthday on Animal Crossing.

Lucky guy got to spend his whole day with mama and papa. Since we've been getting our condo ready to sell, moving and most recently fixing up the rental, we've been so busy.

Next Theo wanted to go to the Bobolokin Woods.

I sure do miss walking over here everyday. Felt kind of weird to drive over.

Going to Boblikin woods was at least what he said. Really he just wanted to play under the trees at the Peace Garden.

He was having a blast.

Soon the wind picked up and we convinced him to go to the toy store to pick out a toy. He wanted to stay all day.

Then we picked up his cake. Theo chose an ice cream cake and we let the little bub choose one in person. He went with the Oreo Ice Cream Cake at Sebastian Joe's.

At the Hobby Shop he chose a remote control car. He has been asking for one for awhile now.

Lucky kid. His very own remote control car.

Since the rental is empty we decided to race it around down there.

For dinner we went to Sushi Train. With Omicron cases in retreat, we thought we'd have some fun. Who knows when the next surge of cases will pop up?

This kid loves his sushi.

These kids too.

Meadow and Brooke said I ate too many fancy ones. Whoops.

We eat a lot in general.

Back at home it was present time.

Theo was excited for present time.

He's been wanting his own art supplies. Now he doesn't have to share with Theo or use up our tape.

From Gigi he got slinkys.

And a northwoods counting book.

Then one last surprise from Meadow.

His own bean bag chair.

So excited to try his new paint set.

I was excited for the decadent ice cream cake.

Happy birthday, little bub!

We love you!

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