It seemed like the birthday festivities lasted forever around here! We started by celebrating Spencer's, Zachey's and my birthday all the weekend that the Shoemakers were in town. We had a combination of everyone's favorite food, which turned out to be quite interesting :)
Spencer wanted loaded mashed potatoes and pie. He had to opt for pie bars because I don't do pie. I also made sugar cookie fudge and white almond cupcakes with cherry buttercream. Zachary's favorites were fish sticks, pizza (I made a sort of home made pizza roll) and then we had fruit, sandwiches and pickle ham bites. Strange mix but it somehow all worked!
I LOVE watching my kids be cousins to Lily. They just love to make her laugh, and Grayson looks so big next to her! I can hardly believe it!
McKenna was so sweet. This year she got REALLY into Zach's birthday. She started about a month before by asking me if we could buy the skylanders game for him. She knew that the would love it and I thought that was very proactive of her! So we clicked on amazon and boom...on its way. When it arrived she insisted on wrapping it and spent a good part of an afternoon planning a scavenger hunt for him. Gona assisted in the reading and potential hint providing. He really enjoyed running all over the house and Kenna loved watching. Was so nice to see her really get into giving gifts!
Grayson got him some pokemon cards which is really the latest kindergarten craze. He just loves collecting them, trading them, talking about them with his siblings. They have all become pokemon card hoarders.
Because Zach's birthday always falls on spring break, we had to schedule his party a few weeks later. Since he has really loved going to Triad and doing gymnastics, he decided to have his party there. Aside from a few snafus like trouble ordering a cake (have always made my own in the past!) and a few people who RSVP'd and didn't come (what is wrong with parents?) He really had a fun day! Kenna, Grayson and Sammie got to come as well as his good friends Lucy, Coleman, Jackson and Mackenzie B.
Triad has this party thing figured out! They start with an obstacle course, then do a few inflatables, then let the kids run wild and do whatever they want! They end the day with singing and throwing Styrofoam blocks at the birthday boy, then everyone gets buried in the pit. Lots of giggles!
Grayons kept right up! I think this has solidified our decision to get him enrolled in gymnastics too!
One of the best games was the kids lining up behind this mat. Then the teacher would push it over with them and they would fall on it trying to blow air at the girls sitting across the room. Then the girls got their turn....lots of laughing!
I cannot believe my little man is 6. This year he has grown up so quickly. I feel like he entered kindergarten this sweet, naive, innocent little tiny person and he is exiting a much more socialized, smart, energetic boy. What I love about Zachary is his genuine laugh and his desire to make others laugh. Whenever I am blue he does this impression of a flying fish where he lays on the floor and puckers his lips that has me in hysterics - he just takes great pleasure in telling a joke or cheering someone up. He has a harder time than his siblings trying new things, or believing in his ability to achieve. But when he does achieve his goals he is so proud of himself, as are we! While this year he has struggled with keeping his hands to himself, and following directions he has come so far. He speaks more like an adult when it comes to problem solving techniques and how to treat others, which is knowledge he would not have gained if not for the trials he has faced. There is something about a mamma and her little boy that is so special. I love how he still asks to snuggle and holds my hand when we are walking. I love his unsolicited hugs and "I love you mommys" I know that these moments won't last forever, but while I have them I am so grateful. Zachary you are so loved and I cannot wait to see what this year brings my sweet boy! Happy 6th birthday sweetie!!
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