Patrick had a simple birthday party with some friends over to play. They were gathered on the floor playing legos with Chad among them. After Chad asked if anyone saw a 1x2 panel, I asked him if he wanted the same kind of party for his birthday and he replied, "Yes, with the same people too."

Before his birthday we got him a new bike and grandma got him a camera. He is one happy boy!

This year was a big year both for Patrick and us. (I always celebrate being a parent on Patrick's birthday, his first are our first also.) He started school! He just started bringing books home to read to me. The other day he read, "I have blond hair." So I'm going to say he's reading, but kind of in the same way you say a kid has learned to talk. It's a hard line to define. I'm excited to watch his world open up even more with the power to read. It is amazing to watch them learn and their world's expand. (I just have to add a shout out to Mrs. Hylton!)

Chad and I decided Patrick is like the first son in the parable in Matthew 21:28-29. The father asks the son to help with harvest, he throws a fit and says no way. Then later he comes back, apologizes and gets to work. Some times I get so frustrated with him but he almost always comes around and helps. A lot like his momma.

He's full of boy silliness and I'm so grateful he's here.