Peter turns 4

In September Peter turned 4!  It is fun to look back over the year and see how much he has grown both physically and mentally.  He is still going to preschool at Montessori and he loves it.  I think he would go everyday but mommy is not ready to relinquish him to school all day just yet.

He wanted to have a shark party so we had an under the sea theme for his birthday.  Here the boys are digging for sea treasures in our "ocean."

 Peter inspecting the inside the shark watermelon that was filled with fruit.  We has starfish PBJ, goldfish and little jello ocean cups and an assortment of jelly fish in a fish bowl. 

 Peter REALLY wanted a shark cake, and as much as I would have loved to tackle making a big 3D shark cake, I opted for this version since mommy was still pretty sleep deprived with the baby.  And guess what, he loved it and is was super easy! :) 

 Alan even found this chocolate rocks to put around it.

 Apparently Peter felt this way was the fastest way to consume his cake, maybe not the cleanest but hey that is what birthdays are for right?

 Isaac never has a problem eating his cake...the messier the better in his mind!

 

Happy 4th birthday Peter we are so proud of you and love you very much!  Peter's natural curiosity keeps him busy exploring and creating all the time.  I hope that we can help him keep that and direct it in the right path.  He loves to read and to the astonishment of his parents loves reading the scriptures...I find him sometimes listening to the Book of Mormon on my kindle.  He is learning to focus more and wants so much to be helpful with his sister.  His is totally all boy, he loves digging for worms, fighting with swords, running, jumping and climbing.  He can tell you every type of shark by seeing a picture of one, can do the same for most snakes and fish.  I am just amazed at his memory, although sometimes he remembers things I wish he would forget...but I guess that just comes with the territory.