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
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
