Dear Gabe (age 4),

Gabe you are such a smart boy! You love to play outside with your brother, jump on the trampoline, and play Legos. You have started learning to read, which is so exciting to watch! You also sing us songs in Spanish that you learn from Miss Jackie. When we drive in the van, we hear you counting to 100 or practicing songs in a whisper voice. You get along with Kiera so well (most of the time).

This year you invited all of your daycare friends to your birthday party. Your best friend is Caleb. The two of you love playing together at Jackie's.

You have grown so much this year and you think and talk like a little adult. Your interest in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles held out through your fourth birthday, but has been gradually changing over to Ninjago.

You want to play soccer and hockey this fall. Once you are focused on a task you persist for long periods of time. That skill will take you far in life. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what this year holds!