Happy Birthday Pirate Pete... I mean Bryce!

Bryce turned four on September 17th. We gave him the choice to have a party here or to go on a pirate cruise with just the family since he is really into pirates. He chose the pirate cruise on the Chesapeake bay. It was great!
We first started the day off with breakfast in bed with sausage, waffles and whipped creme- a favorite! He also requested that Carter read to him while he ate breakfast which he did. :) We decorated the house with streamers, and balloons and Bryce and Carter enjoyed decorating the house and their rooms.
Grandma and Grandpa Petersen joined us for our adventure. We arrived in Annapolis a half hour early, did face painting, and dressed up as real pirates to go. Bryce got really special treatment b/c they knew it was his birthday.
Once we were out on the ship, we had to keep our eyes out for "Pirate Pete" who had the key to the treasure chest we were trying to find. Once we found him, the kids took hold of a water cannon to make him fall off his boat to get the key. Later the kids looked all around the water to find the "X" Bryce was the once to find it and they all helped pull it out of the water and got a handful each. Bryce even got to unlock the chest! On the way back to shore, the kids pulled out of the bay, "pirate grog" (creme soda)and drank up. It was yummy!
We came home, had pizza and pirate cake and of course opened presents. We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather and it was a fun memorable day for our sweet little pirate!
Bryce's favorites:
Song: I am a Child of God
Toy: Pirate ships and cars
Food: Hot dogs, sausage, mango, eggs, anything sweet- he loves gum
Favorite thing to do: likes to ride his 2 wheeler, jeep, play outside, do artwork- especially watercolor and drawing/painting rainbows. He likes books and being read to.
Grows up: When he grows up Bryce wants to be a doctor for children and animals.
Favorite colors: blue and white
Favorite thing to do at school: ride bikes
Bryce loves to dress up! He likes to pretend to be a cowboy, superhero, pirate, knight, tiger...
He likes to play with his big brother and they play puppy (Bryce is usually the puppy and prefers it that way, trains, playing with stuffed animals or they are outside running/riding around.
He recently learned how to pump his legs on the swing all by himself and ride his two wheeler with no training wheels a few months ago. He is very proud of both.
He is learning to write his letter and identify a few.
He's been to the ER more times than children should with staples in his head, split open chin (twice), and chest x-rays all within the past year. Truly our Brycie boo-boo. Although recently he doesn't want that nickname b/c he wants to be "Brave Bryce" another nickname given by my mom for the first split open chin incident. This past time he was sad in the ER waiting for the Dr and said, "I really am Brycie Boo-boo...." poor thing.
He likes to play in the rain and collect worms. He just started playing soccer and I think his favorite part is the snack they get when they are done and the anticipation of the trophy at the end of the season. He wears his soccer socks around the house for fun and it make it look like he is wearing tights.
He just started preschool and loves it so far.
He has such a funny sense of humor and keeps us laughing. He is a little jokster and loves to make people smile and laugh.
He is such a light in our lives and an awesome big and little brother, and son. We are so blessed he is in our family! We love you so much Brycie!