Happy Birthday Matthew!

Oh my sweet boy... how can you be FIVE? Time has passed so quickly yet the joy you bring to all of us on a daily basis is never quick to pass. Your sister was sick today and you were so compassionate and thoughtful about it, even tho our plans for your day had to change. You didn't mind, and you still said it was an "awesome" day. That's just who you are. And oh, how thankful we are for you!

You REALLY wanted "decorations" and were pleased as punch to find balloons and a sign awaiting you when you woke up.

First things first... PRESENTS!! Since daddy had to go to work, you just opened your sister's gift to you.

I love your sweet face! You were SO happy to get some Paw Patrol things!

It wouldn't be a birthday without cinnamon rolls with a candle!

Your sweet face. Those folded hands. They melt me....

Then it was off to school. You knew you would be celebrated but not sure what it was going to be like. You were a bit unsure and nervous about it, but agreed to just have fun with it!

Getting to pick a prize from the prize box and having the class sing was a bit uncomfortable for you, but you smiled and enjoyed it too!

Your "special seat" and crown you got for the day!

After school, we had lunch and went to work on one of MANY lego sets he had received. Since Doug's folks had planned on meeting us for dinner to celebrate (but we had to cancel due to Evelyn's fever...boo!) so since were going to be up here anyway, they asked if they could stop by with a "special surprise" for the birthday boy. Matthew knew EXACTLY what that meant!

When Evelyn was 4 she had asked Grandad (a very skilled woodworker) if he would build her a doll house, and build her a doll  house he did! She still LOVES it and it is one of her prized possessions! So when Matthew was not quite 4, he asked Grandad if maybe he could build him a car garage someday. He must have just tucked that into his sweet head because when I told him who was coming to visit and with what, he got a big smile and said sheepishly, "Do you think its my car garage?" ;)

Let's just say he was watching for them and ran out to greet them when they arrived!

Could it be????

YES!!!!

Happy boy and proud Grandad!

This thing is AMAZING, complete with a gas station, a car wash and a lift, not to mention a cool ramp!

Grandma, Matthew and Evelyn checking it out

He was mesmerized! It is now in his room and well loved!

Doug got home (with Red Robin to celebrate since our original plans were cancelled) and we finished opening gifts.

He was hoping it was something in particular...

..and it was! Yay for more legos!

He has wanted this race car set for MONTHS! Very happy boy!

After dinner we watched the movie Planes and had birthday sundaes.. a perfect end to his day!

My sweet boy,  we love you so very much. You are thoughtful, kind, hard working and bring a smile to our faces and to our hearts. We are so thankful God gave you to us FIVE years ago!

Happy Birthday Son!