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The Little Man turned 5 yesterday.  Unbelievable!

Unfortunately, Sadie, McKay, and I have a weird virus (fevers and headaches) so we had to postpone his party.  We still tried to make it a fun day for him, though.

He woke up to a few Octonaut toys, balloons, and streamers.  Then we sent him on a present hunt to find his hidden gifts.

 

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After opening the presents and playing with the toys we ate a quick breakfast and got dressed and went to see Boxtrolls at the movie theater.

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Then we ate Chick Fil A at the mall’s foodcourt.  Jax said, “I forgive you for feeding us unhealthy food, mom.”

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After that we ran to the bank and then Target.  Grandma Cliffie and Natalie had given Jax some birthday money so he picked out a few new toys at Target.  He loved it!  He offered McKay and Sadie part of his money so those two loved it, too!  He picked out an Iron Man costume and car tracks with a few cars.

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We arrived home around 2. Jax and I took naps while Sadie and McKay played with all the new toys.  Jax had the virus last week and is still a little wiped out from it.

Ben came home and we ate dinner and left for Chuck E Cheese.  The kids love that place!  It’s their ultimate happy, cool place. The boys have never been to Disney but if given the choice (which we’ve done) they always say they want Chuck E Cheese instead.

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A few pictures in the parking lot afterwards…..

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After Chuck E Cheese we went to Gigi’s Cupcakes.  They were delicious.  Not as good as Georgetown’s, though.

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Singing Happy Birthday and him blowing out his invisible candle…..

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Happy birthday to my perfect, sweet 5 year old!

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  • June 17, 2015 - 9:43 pm

    Shannon - Looks like a fun birthday celebration. I can’t believe he’s five already! Jax sure has grown into a handsome boy.ReplyCancel

  • June 21, 2015 - 12:07 am

    Jess - Yayy! Happy Birthday Jaxxy. He is the sweetest! Can’t believe he’s 5!ReplyCancel

Ben is always so good about making a big breakfast on Mother’s Day.  I was still fast asleep and truly quite unsuspecting when he woke me up with this yummy plate of food.

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That was honestly one of the best waffles I’ve ever eaten.  Thank you Ben!

After church we tried for a picture.  They’re cute but not quite what I was wanting…..

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That evening we went to the homestead for Sunday supper.  Jess and her boyfriend, Brian, were there, too.  It was fantastic to visit with everyone and get to know Brian.

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I tried for another picture of me with the kids.  Cute but still not quite what I had pictured.  Oh well….. 🙂

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For some unknown reason Jax was very emotional this day so just he and I went on a walk together.  It was my favorite time of the day.  I love to hear his thoughts and questions and discuss things with him.

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I’m so grateful for these three little kids that keep me busy and happy and laughing all day!

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  • June 9, 2015 - 2:06 pm

    Shannon - I happen to LOVE your mom and kid’s pictures 🙂 I’m happy you had a fun day with all of your family.ReplyCancel

  • June 15, 2015 - 4:59 pm

    Jess - SO IN LOVE WITH THE PICTURE OF THE KIDS AND I!! Hope you don’t mind if I steal it 🙂ReplyCancel

We recently finished up swim lessons at the YMCA.  The kids enjoyed them.  I didn’t think the instructors pushed them all that hard but by the last class things clicked for Jax and now he’s a swimmer, so I’m happy we did it.  Sadie learned all the different strokes and can do each one pretty good. I love to watch her do her backstroke.  I think that’s her best.  McKay didn’t make huge progress but he’s  more comfortable around the water and had a good time. Success?

On this particular night I brought my big camera which was serendiptious as it was the night that Jax made huge progress.  It actually happened after class.  At this YMCA pool there is a kiddie splash pool where we played before and after class.  It was during that playtime that he started putting his face in the water.  Once he was tolerant to that he could pretty much swim.  It was fun to watch him practice and figure it out. In preparation of each plunge he would count to himself, “1…..2…..3……go!”  And then he’d beam with pride as he emerged.  It was adorable.

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After class…..

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  • June 3, 2015 - 10:02 pm

    Desiree - Way to go Jax! Looks so fun. Definitely SUCCESSReplyCancel

After 5 fun months Kimmy has ended her Florida vacation. She’s back in the land of Utah job hunting. A few pictures of our last evening together….  Miss you Kimmo.

Family, if you are reading this, I think we should have monthly family beach nights through the summer months.  Who is in?

 

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  • May 13, 2015 - 2:40 pm

    Joe - I’m in for the monthly beach family nightsReplyCancel

  • May 20, 2015 - 5:19 pm

    Joe - You can tell Julie that for Father’s Day I want that picture framed of me and JamesReplyCancel

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