This kid….

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This kid…

…is a big lovebug

…is obsessed with trains

…can do a US map puzzle

…is enthusiastic about learning

…is curious and inquisitive

…talks about his extended family all the time

….has a mind like a steel trap

…loves to play with his Daddy

…is compassionate and kind

…is a protective big brother

…is sweet to his doggies

…loves to cuddle with his Mama

…is 4!

At his request he had a Thomas party on Saturday…

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Nana and Grandpa C and Grandpa R were in attendance for his party…

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Dinner was one of his favorites, hot dogs and chips….

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presents were opened (that is the US puzzle that he figured out how to do in no time)…

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cake was had (no frosting, please, mom)….

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Sunday we headed up to North Phoenix to the Adobe Western Railroad where we road the train a couple of times….

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Nicholas and Mike spent lots of time inside watching the small trains

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and more time outside watching the train that looked like the one we had under the Christmas tree…

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I hung out with this guy while he wore himself out running all over the place

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and just a little something for Grandpa and Grandma J….

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All in all a great birthday weekend.