Jacob's 4th Birthday!

Our amazing little four year old, Jacob!

I captured about 20 different expressions on Jacob's face in all the birthday pictures I took. I love them all, but this is my favorite. A genuine, happy smile!

He kept changing his mind about what kind of party he wanted, but a couple days before his birthday, he decided he wanted a Superman cake. His birthday was on a Saturday, which is always the best, because Daddy is home, and we can play all day! After a nice breakfast, Bradley gave Jacob his present.

It was a Superman cape!

After that Jared took Jacob to get his hair cut, and the rest of us went to a big yard sale and found this fun magnet set.

That afternoon the Nelsons joined us and we opened presents, had dinner, and then cake.

I had fun trying some marshmallow fondant for my second time with Jacob's cake. Jared helped frost the cake and cut out the Superman symbol. We love making our cakes.

Pretending to eat the cake :)

Opening presents. He wanted to do this first, as soon as his cousins arrived.

Time to blow out the candles!

Caitlin loved the cake too.

Trying out his new Power Ranger mask.

Telling Caitlin a secret.

Jacob at 4:

Jacob has the most fun, little personality. He lights up the room wherever he goes. He's never afraid to talk to anyone and considers everyone his friend. We were at a restaurant recently, and the waiter came and introduced himself, and Jacob replies with "Can you go tell everyone that the Power Rangers are from Japan?" They had a great time talking the rest of the night. He loves playing Star Wars, Power Rangers, and anything else that involves weapons with Bradley. Their little imaginations just run wild and and they play for hours. He loves playing with both his sisters also. He LOVES his screen time, and always thinks he needs more than he is allowed. :) He still gets really sad in the mornings if he wakes up and his Daddy is already gone to work. As soon as his dad gets home, he starts climbing and jumping on him, and doesn't stop until he goes to bed.  He always wants to help us out, and is especially good at helping to bring the groceries in. He uses the word "actually" all of the time: "I actually don't want this for dinner." "I'm actually too tired to go to bed." "I'm actually going to play one more game on the computer."  He's a smart little boy, and is just starting to put his letters together to read small words. He loves going to his Sunbeams class, and his teachers are always telling us how sweet and well behaved he is. He took gymnastics class this summer and had a wonderful time there.  He loves to swim! He is always making us laugh. The other day he told me (another actually phrase) "I'm actually allergic to toys when I have to pick them up." He has the most wonderful laugh that just sounds like pure delight coming out of his mouth. We love Jacob and are so blessed to have him!