My Baby Boy Is Growing Up

Where does the time go....?

Sumo just turned 4 years old. Just yesterday I brought my oldest son home from the hospital and reveled in soaking up all of his sweet baby smells every chance I got. Time is just going way too fast. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed each and every stage of his life and growth thus far. I am happy and glad...all at once...to celebrate his most recent birthday.

We took him to a beautiful park close by, rented a bounce house, called up some friends, bought some hot dogs, and then watched him have the time of his life!

He was king for the day!

He ran wild with virtually no restraint!

and he had a blast hanging with his best buds...

He's into the whole "Cars" movie theme and he loves "Lightning McQueen". His party had his passion as it's theme. My sister-in-law made this cake for Sumo. We kept it on our kitchen counter all day with the LID TAPED DOWN. I kept calling his name and saying "don't touch the cake baby boy". He replied to me..."Mommy, I'm not gonna touch it...I'm just gonna LOOK at it!" All day...he had such sheer joy just looking...

...as much as he wanted to eat his cake, he was a little less than enthused about the idea of "cutting" Lightning....

Sumo and his friends played hard and had a great time. When it become too dark to run and play throughout the park, they ran into the bouncehouse and jumped until way past dark. Poor thing, he cried when it was time to turn off the generator and watch the air slowly leave the bounce house. I'm glad he enjoyed his birthday party...so sorry this wonderful day had to end.

Time flies when you are having fun!!!

It's been a wonderful ride so far being your Mommy and I look forward to each new year and the privilege of watching you grow and become the wonderful man you are destined to be.


Happy Birthday Sumo!
...you handsome little angel you...