Birthday Weekend

Wow. I’ve described this birthday as bittersweet – 5 is BIG. He seems so old. No way in the world you can call a 5 year old a toddler. I just…oh, it’s hard to see them get big!

He had a phenomenal, phenomenal weekend. Grandma and Grandpa K arrived on Friday and the party began! He was overjoyed to get a special present from Aunt Kim and Uncle Brian, along with some wonderful hand me down books. The kid kept his nose in a book for a good 24 hours!

Then the party began. Lego theme this year, because he of course loves his Legos!

 

The party guests were all “Master Builders.” They got to make cars, race them, and take them home as their favors.

Of course there were some breaks for toys and food too!

Then it was off to the races!

   

My mom made this awesome Lego cake. And it was SOOO yummy!

And we got to watch an adorable baby be happy…what’s better than that?

Ah, the family photo attempt. I do love a good outtake!

But look! It doesn’t get much better than this!

Here’s the first picture of the official FIVE year old this morning.

 

He loved, loved his stuffed Yoda (who he now calls Yo Yo).

I finally relented and allowed a light saber. It was a huge debate in my head. But he was quite excited (and there were lots of rules!).

Of course he still had to hit the soccer field today!

And then he came home and showed off his skills on his new BIG bike!

Here are my limited skills: “Pumpkins” for his class treat tomorrow. He thinks it’s awesome – I’m sure it’s the only year taking oranges to school for your birthday treat is awesome. But I’ll take it (20 peeled clementines later…).

Such a fabulous weekend, topped off by his dinner of choice, Chipotle.

We were so lucky to have so many friends join us, both sets of grandparents (ahem, who somehow escaped all the pictures), and love just all around.

We’ll do his interview later this week, so stay tuned for the awesome answers he’s sure to give!

Love this kid. Love!