Derek's 4th Birthday!

Derek celebrated his 4th birthday by enjoying cupcakes at school with his friends, teachers, and grand -(and great grand-) parents!

The 2 big brothers!

Josh joined Derek in his classroom for birthday cupcakes.

Zaidy Shelly, Grandma, Safta, and Bauby M join in on the fun!

Make a wish!

Yes, they did eat lunch before the birthday cupcakes!

Derek greets Josh as he joins his class.

All smiles for this 4 year old!

Silly Zaide!

Even Baub gets in on the action!

Happy 4th Birthday, Derek!!!

Derek et. al. then headed over to the hospital to meet his NEW little brother!

Benji is ready to meet Derek and Josh!

Ben sings Derek "Happy Birthday!"

Derek discovers the softness of Ben's hair.

Kisses from the Birthday Boy!

And kisses for the birthday boy!

A family of 5 (in just 4 years)!

All of the boys were great with one another.

So sweet.

What a great 4th birthday present, huh Derek?

Derek tells Josh all about what it's like being a big brother.

Loving brothers.

 

Derek can't take his eyes off of him -- love?  or worry about having another set of hands around to steal his toys?!

Derek takes a turn holding him all on his own.

Saying good-bye.  See you at home!

This lucky boy was born into a family with 5 great-grandparents, 4 grandparents, and whole lotta love!

So happy together!

Checkin' out the goods.

Thanks for stopping in -- we'll see you at home!

After visiting with Benjamin Evan, Derek et. al. headed back to Grandma and Papa's for a celebratory dinner with the rest of the family.

Josh does a little pre-cake calorie burning workout.

The Birthday Boy works on a new puzzle!

Leading the prayer for the challah.

So happy to be able to celebrate #4 with so many family and friends.

Aunt Susie (AKA Aunt Balls) helping Josh get in on some of the gift-action.

Thanks EVERYONE for making Derek's day a special celebration.

Now that Josh is an older brother, he'll have to keep my vision in tact.

Happy 4th Birthday, Derek!

It was delicious!

Can you tell?

Josh went from dessert....

....to the sink (for a bath).

Derek checks out what a 4-year old looks like!