Colin and Kaden's 4th Birthday

I cannot believe you guys are four! What an amazing blessing you both have been. You both have accomplished so much this year! Potty training is completed! Good grief, I was beginning to wonder :). We moved from Lubbock to Frisco, and you guys took it all in stride. So brave. You both adjusted so well, but you always have each other for support.
You also started preschool this year and handled that with great aplomb. It was as if you had walked into that classroom for years. I was so proud of you, and just a little sad you were both that self sufficient :). Mommy still likes to feel needed :).
You both are taking such large strides in becoming the little people you are going to be. Colin is so empathetic and caring. You are so sensitive to other's feelings and can pick up when people are not acting themselves. Then you give them a hug or a kiss and say it will be "otay" :). It instantly makes me feel better. You are very intuitive.
You are also a little thrill seeker! Ginormous slides for much older children do not dissuade you from going down them. . . on your belly. . . laughing all the way :) There is a huge twister slide at church that is at least two stories tall. You went up to it with Daddy while I waited at the bottom for you to come out. I heard you giggling all the way down and knew exactly when to expect my son to emerge :). You are usually very calm and patient, to a fault. Sometimes getting you ready in the morning is like watching paint dry! You can be laid back to a fault :). When I ask you to hurry, you then turn my words against me and say, "Mommy, you need to be patient with us." So funny.
Kaden. You are so aptly named for your Grandfather. You like to push limits and boundaries, and you do it with a smile :). You enjoy talking and speaking your mind. You often speak for Colin as his spokesperson. When you guys go to bed at night, you will sometimes come out and report to us that Colin needs this or that. You are a good big brother and keep an eye on Katharine. She likes to hold your hand when we are in public places. So sweet.
Happy Birthday to my favorite guys. I love you more than you will ever know :).