four years old

our little james is turning four. he's a dynamite guy with so many ideas and words and moves. he's obsessed with super villains and super heroes. he is super imaginative, and has recently invented two new awesome super heroes "red rash" and "green rash." their super power is giving people uncomfortable rashes. he is very interested in restrictive signs (no smoking, no guns, no dogs, no high heels on the life raft, no riding in shopping carts, just to name a few...).  he goes fast---so so fast! he runs like the flash! he talks so fast!--and he loves so big. he sings and dances more than anyone in the family. he's still really into pajamas and being partially undressed, but has also taken a liking to dress pants and chinos. he always wears socks. always.

oh, this monkey


here he is in his natural habitat: outdoors, partially naked, super hero disguise in place, and full on power posing on the sidewalk. 

oh, man, does this kid loves maps.

and finding and deciphering restrictive signs, like no bikes, but yes to fishing, dogs on leash, and hiking.

skeleton gloves, intense facial expression, mommy's glasses, and wiggling around up on shoulders.


but he's just james, our sweet boy.