This was one of the greatest birthdays I’ve ever experienced with someone.  Asher Hosea Oates turned 4. I woke up to this poofy-haired ball of cuteness!!   I sung happy birthday quietly in his ear and he gave me the biggest hug and told me thank you for singing happy birthday to him!

There is so much I could say about my son, but Asher is truly a unique kid.  He is extremely thankful (without even being prompted) and joy just flows out of him.  So honoring him on his birthday resulted in an entire day of hearing the little man say, “Thank you very much for singing happy birthday to me Mommy.”  “Thank you very much for my car.” “Thank you very much for my birthday.”  Over and over.  Our goal was to honor him and let him have fun, but he provided so much joy for all of us just because of who he is!!!

We were in West Palm staying at some friends house.  Thanks Kathy and Terry Strongin for an amazing birthday breakfast for Asher!!!  We love you!

We left West Palm and drove to Orlando to spend the day at Disney. On the way we sang to Asher (for the 2nd time already) and he opened his presents from his sisters and from Mom and Dad.  Of course, everything was, “Wow!!! Thank you very much!!!”

I think one of the favorites was a Bumble Bee mask that he can wear around the house to scare his sisters!!

“Asher” means “happy; blessed.”  When he was born, he literally came out smiling.  Nurses said they’d never seen that before. Most infants are drowsy and fall asleep shortly after. He was wide awake for hours just staring at me smiling.  I know Asher is representative of the joy, happiness, and blessings that God has restored into our lives.  Each of my children have such significance in our journey.  His little chapter has ushered in so much blessing and happiness.  His very presence in a room shifts the feeling in the air.  How can you NOT smile or laugh when something this cute looks at you and giggles??

Then we arrived at Disney…

…and met up with Nathan’s parents, Nona and Papa Oates!  The kids were so excited!!

Asher proudly wore his “Happy Birthday” button and enjoyed hearing every Disney worker tell him “Happy Birthday” throughout the day.

Racing cars with dad was a highlight…

…until Nona offered to get icecream for everyone!

Not sure if he crashed from the sugar or because we wore him out!!

Then for dinner, he was given a birthday brownie. This boy got loaded up like never before! He didn’t even know what hit him! Days like these when you don’t eat so well, I’m thankful they all take their Incredivites and Chewable Cs!  They are lifesavers!

The most amazing birthday ended with beautiful fireworks. Asher loved it all!!  What a happy and blessed day we had and we look forward to his fourth year of life!