Five

Feels like quite a milestone to have a five year old!  We're no longer rookie parents, although sometimes it still feels like it.  We have a soon to be kindergartner for crying out loud!  We had a blast celebrating our special boy this year.  He woke up this morning and asked, "Mom, are you happy I am 5 today or are you sad I'll never be 4 again?"  If I'm honest, a little bit of both, my sweet boy.  

We had a party at the gym we belong to on Sunday to celebrate with a bunch of Luke's buddies.   They had a blast bouncing in the bounce house, playing games, and eating cake.  

 Chatting it up with his friends 

 Singing to the birthday boy. 

And today, on his official birthday we started the day with a balloon filled room, chocolate chip pancakes

took cupcakes to his friends at school

opened presents

and capped off "an awesome birthday" with a fun game of Trouble.

 And in keeping with tradition, here's an interview with the five year old:

What is your whole name?  Luke Willard Merrick

How old are you? 5

What is your favorite color?  Blue

Who is your best friend?  Cash

What is your favorite animal?  Dragons.  Wait mom, are dragons real?  Do they really shoot fire?  Oh okay. They are my favorite.

What do you want to be when you grow up?  A doctor like dad so I can work with him.

What is your favorite movie?   Mario movies

What is your favorite book?  Curious George

What makes you happy? Singing songs

What makes you sad?  Being alone, but God is always with me.  So only when the lights are out.

What is your favorite food?  quesadilla

What is your favorite song? Jesus loves me.

What games do you like to play?  Chutes and ladders and Candyland and Twister