On September 24, 2016, Reid celebrated his long awaited 4th birthday. It fell on a Saturday which was convenient for spending the day with all of us. When he woke up, he immediately found his presents and proceeded to open them without waiting for anyone else to wake up.

Reid had a list of things he wanted to do on his birthday, starting with eating cake and pancakes for breakfast. As the day went on, we continued to work on crossing off items on his birthday list. These items consisted of:

• Playing soccer
• Feeding the ducks
• Going to a cafe
• Eating macaroni and cheese and cake for lunch
• Going swimming
• Pizza for dinner, along with more cake

Reid said he had the best day…but the best was yet to come! The next day was his birthday party, the first birthday party where he wanted to invite more than just Alexis, Daddy and Mommy. He was excited and spent much time planning and preparing for it.

When the day of the party came, Reid was beyond excited. He had planned what games he wanted to play and was going to be in charge of running them. He was prepared with his soccer jersey and his whistle. He started by leading everyone in a warm up followed by some fun soccer games. He did an excellent job!

Reid celebrated his birthday with a soccer party, attended by some of his new special friends in Torquay, Malik, Flynn, Tanna and Eli Craig, Tilly and Ted Theiry, and Michael and Zander and Alexis of course!

Reid had the best day. What a fun-loving, sporty, full of beans, sweet little boy he is growing up to be! Thanks to all who made him feel so special and loved today!