Jake Turns 5!

Jake had his 5 year birthday party. It was a camping theme and the kids had a great time. We made smores, played flashlight games, read stories in the tent, made bug boxes and went hunting for glow in the dark bugs, and watched Scooby-Doo. It was fun, but exhausting. He shared his birthday with Andrew, which is always nice since we have many of the same friends and their birthdays are so close. I cannot believe he is 5. It seems like one of those big birthdays, like 1 and 16. He is officially a boy, no longer a baby or toddler. So sad, but so exciting to see what his future will hold. He is such a bright boy who knows what he likes and doesn't like, and will let you know. He can hold an adult conversation and I never know what he might say next. He is interested in why and how things work, like relationships ...he recently asked if he could marry his sister. I said no, and he said yes I can because she is a girl. I love the innocence. He adores his sister and likes his brother most of the time. He still loves to snuggle with mommy and doesn't hesitate to hold my hand. He won't let dada or mama leave the house without a hug and kiss, and he has picked me flowers at least once a week for a couple years now... and now he picks them for his sister too. He walks people to their car and opens their door, all on his own accord. We are excited to see what is in store for him. He is our first and everything he does is new for us...so it keeps things exciting.