Happy 5th Birthday Alex!

Playing Marching Band

We had a busy day as we celebrated Alexander's 5th birthday.  We started the morning off with presents and breakfast at Huddle House.  A big waffle and some Texas toast is just what every 5 year old needs!  Then we were off to Jacksonville.  We started off with mass and then headed to Uncle Thomas and Aunt Amy's house.  We had hamburgers, fried potatoes, and corn on the cob for lunch, per the birthday boy's request.  Then we spent the afternoon in the pool and ended up coming inside because of a big rain.  It was perfect timing for some singing and ice cream cake.

We were heading home and Alex requested to stop at the park.  We were all so tired, but Alex insisted it was his birthday and he got to pick what we did that day!  So, we stopped at Lincoln Park for a little playground action.  Then of course, both kids had to go to the bathroom so inside the Nelson Center we headed.  The kids were super excited to watch the Zamboni on the ice rink. 

Heading home for the second time, Alex declared McDonald's was in order!  So we grabbed some dinner and finally made it home!  We ended the night with some sidewalk chalk, puddle jumping, and marching to an imaginary band in the yard.  A pretty successful birthday!

We love you so much buddy!  You are such a sweet loving little boy.  I can't believe how much you have grown up in the last year.  You are so smart and I can't believe kindergarten is right around the corner for you.  We are going to start working on not sucking your fingers anymore