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While we were at the mall this past weekend, Nathaniel said he wanted a mixed drink and at least 10 people heard him say it. Hubby and I were so  confused and mortified at the same time! We found out later that Nathaniel meant he wanted a frappuccino drink from Starbucks topped with whipped cream where he "mixes" it with the drink. It just goes to show how long it has been since I've ordered a very high in carbs drink and apparently, Nathaniel is missing it, too.

The night before Nathaniel's fourth birthday, we went out for ice cream after dinner. It is a tradition that started in 2009 when Hubby and I went to our last date before we officially became parents (I was being induced the next day). It's a little family tradition we have kept ever since. And it's even better if we can go to a Baskin Robbins since that's where we originally went in 2009. I, unfortunately, didn't get to participate in the ice cream eating since my blood glucose were elevated for both lunch and dinner :( Nathaniel wore the birthday crown-hat his received from his school. And in the last few photos, he wanted water after eating his ice cream but they gave it to us in a coffee Styrofoam cup. I kid around with him and told him it's hot liquid. It resulted in some really cute smiles because every time he tries to take a sip, I would pretend to be really worried he may burn himself. He knew better but still apparently tho...

A four year old buried under the chaos of opening his birthday presents

At the beginning of this month, Hubby was promoted to Sergeant. The ceremony is usually done in front of the command but since Hubby was on leave, he picked to do it the day before their usual Wednesday formation so I could attend (I usually work on Wednesdays). And for this promotion, he asked Staff Sergeant Topping and Staff Sergeant Hehman to pin him. I seriously could not be more proud of him and I'm excited to see what he will accomplish on this current rank!

Nathaniel asked Santa for this Power-Up Controller and we quickly found out the reason why. When he first used it and the toy said, "Go, go Mega Force!," he looked at his body because he  really  thought it would morph him into a Power Ranger. It kinda broke my heart to see disappointment in his face :( Oh, to have the imagination and hope of a child!

Merry Christmas from the three of us and Baby Green Pickle!

Two day ago, Nathaniel decided to make our front door festive and decorated it with Christmas gel stickers he received from school. I expected him to just place the pieces all over the door but he actually assembled Santa! I bought plenty of this type of stickers during the Halloween clearance and looks like I will have to do the same for the rest of the holidays.