my birthday boy~

Tradition in my family growing up was when we turned 4, we got to go out to breakfast with dad on our birthday. My first birthday memory actually is when I was 4. And I can't think of a time I missed a breakfast with my dad (and if I did, it was made up later!) on my birthday while I lived at home.

So, we have continued that tradition in our family. And Chandler was so excited to go to on his first breakfast date with Seth....even if it was an early morning on Sunday. (They still look a little sleepy to me!) Monday morning Chan helped me make his cake.  

 

The boys got out of schoolwork (a tradition usually on someone's birthday around here) and Chandler's choice of activity was football! Then it was off to ride the train at the park. Chan wanted his two cousins that are his age to come along. One of them couldn't meet up, but the other one we went to pick up and take along with us. Here are Caedman & Chandler waiting for the train. And then all of them showing me their tickets. My sweet birthday boy on the train. After the train ride. Hanging out on the train tracks. Chandler's "cool" big brothers. They really made it a point to make his day special for him! Back at home, Seth grilled some yummy chicken, one of Chandler's favorites, and we ate dinner on the back deck. Then it was time for cake! And presents from his brothers & sister. What a fun little boy & a fun day.