We celebrated Mini Mister’s fourth birthday this weekend past. It is really difficult to believe he was once like this!

But four years have slipped by, and he has grown into such a wonderful little person. I love his chubby hands. I love his undying obsession for all fast cars. And I love his mis-pronounciations. Porcu-”fine” (porcupine). Croco-”donel” (crocodile). And “stunk” (skunk.)

I love that he takes after his mama and adores all things logical and mathematical. But I hope to continue to encourage his creativity, abstract eye, and desire to imagine novelty. This birthday I contacted Imagine Childhood and asked for some “imaginative” gift ideas. Their personal e-mail back to me suggested so many wonderful ideas that might open those awesome doors to a land of make-believe.

We selected this magnifying glass.

This fabulous castle.

And this adorable life-like stuffed piggy for Little Miss.

We spent the day wandering the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., eating at Ted’s Montana Grill, and eating chocolate, gluten-free birthday cake. It was a simple, wonderful, family filled, 4th birthday celebration for Mini Mister.

(Thank you Imagine Childhood for your attention to quality products, keeping kids connected to nature, and opening the eyes of childhood-wonderment.)