Ezra's 7th Birthday

My best little boy turned seven this year.  So thankful that he is as sweet as ever.  His breakfast of choice on this school day was a cream cheese bagel with orange juice.

Going with the theme this year of pulling the littles out of school for a birthday lunch date, he chose McDonalds.  He has only been a couple of times in his life, yet there is something that drew him to such. While this would not be okay under normal circumstances ;-) the birthday child does get such ultimate choice privileges.  We headed to the park for a picnic.  Blowing kisses to momma picture...

and smile!

We enjoyed walking around and checking out all the sweet little nature things we could spy.

It reminded me of old times, when it was just the two of us, and we would get to have such fun from time to time.

Later in the afternoon, the girls wanted Ezra to open their gifts from them.

Shiloh reading and explaining her card...

Ezra has been talking about a ukulele since seeing one in the music store months prior.  Shiloh remembered just then, and went and wrapped up her own (in a blanket - she is a fast thinker and improviser), and presented it to him, bringing on a large smile.

Zoe had soccer practice that night and he enjoyed the beautiful weather and running with his sister.

Then dinner of choice....hotdogs and french fries.

Finally, presents from mom and dad and Michigan grandparents.

Shiloh is always as close as she can get in the mix and "assisting" in any way that she can.

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On the Saturday around your birthday, you always get to choose a daddy made breakfast.  This time Ezra's included a latte.

Gotta start them with good taste early.

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We, also, celebrated over the weekend with my extended family....

Lydia shared how she made a banner for Ezra with different cards.

Ezra is obsessed with the cards my artist sister, Lauren, draws him that includes a beloved vehicle.  This year did not disappoint with a fun fire truck!

I am so thankful for this precious gift as a (mostly) easy going child, full of giggles and hugs and a momma's boy to the core. Ezra loves his family fiercely and continues to be all things "boy".  While I will always wish for a time machine to freeze where we are at, or go back and live it all again, I am so amazed at the young man he is growing into!