The paper chain finally ended and his birthday came! Sam turned 4 last month, and boy oh boy did he rake in the gifts! But really, he had a great day. We went to John's Incredible Pizza Co. with his cousins. Amy and Danny even came out for the event. We made a racecar cake which Danny decorated (what a well-rounded guy!). Grandpa Frank shared some words of wisdom with Sam about how he should try to stay four for the next 17 years and then just straight to 21, because after four things start going south. We also got to celebrate with Grandma Nellie and preschool friends on other days, so it seemed like a birthday week! He still tells me daily what he wants for his next birthday. 
