Perry is 4

Perry's actual birthday was on a Sunday this year. Our morning was short, but we were able to celebrate with birthday pancakes. The remainder of the day was pretty normal. We spent some time playing in the back yard while Perry worked on riding his new bike!

Four fingers!

It's hard to believe how big Perry is getting. He seems to think he is pretty grown too--talking back more and having a hard time accepting our rules over his own desires. But with this maturity, we've also seen him grow in self control, understanding, and awareness. Perry is so affectionate with his words. You'll often hear him say "I love you", "I missed you", "I'm really going to miss you", "Awe, that's so sweet" or "That baby is SO cute" (he adores babies). He and Mills have their fair share of fighting, but they are both so good at apologizing and asking for forgiveness while giving the other a kind hug. Perry has set such a great example for Mills in that regard. 4 years old is definitely the age of questions! Perry asks soooooooooooo many questions about absolutely everything under the sun. I love his inquisitive mind! Perry is is also growing physically--he's about 40 pounds and 40 inches tall. We will have to confirm that when he has his 4 year old check up.
Oh, how we love you, Perry Boy!