Planet Kid and Being Groovy

We gave Jake the choice to have a birthday party at home with more friends, or take a couple to a place of his choosing. So he grabbed two of his good friends, Ashton and Ruben, and headed to Planet Kid.

They had a blast running around crazy for about 2 hours.

 Then we headed to McDonald's for lunch, ice cream, and more playing on toys.

 I did my best to thoroughly wear them out, and then sent them home. 

Later that night, we had a little dance party. I was trying to grab some good pictures of them dancing, and thought I had failed until I looked closer at Luke's face in both of these. Zoom in -- it's golden, pure jiggity  happiness. 

And a little preview of their moves...

April 8-9, 2017

Balloons, Broccoli, and Battle. The Dark Sith turns Six.

Jake's been counting down the days to his birthday for a few months now, and it finally arrived! He now claims he's stronger, taller, and faster. 'Cause that's what happens when you're six.

He's been telling me everyday his wish list, and then I would joke back with him that he forgot about broccoli, or he'd ask if I remembered, and I'd always add broccoli to his list. He thought it was funny and that I was joking... I thought I better add some candy with it just in case he didn't find it funny. 

His restaurant of choice, Texas Roadhouse.

He's been begging for a Kylo Ren costume since Brad got his voice changing mask. Jake's doesn't change your voice, but it does say a few phrases -- He loved it.

Birthdays are always more fun with siblings.

Testing out his weed wacker and saw.

Which ultimately turned into a power-tool battle... boys.

Happy birthday!

Jacob Age 6
1. What is your favorite color? Blue
2. What is your favorite toy? Cars
3. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries
4. What is your favorite movie? Moana
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner? Totino Pizza
6. What is your favorite outfit? Long sleeves and soft pants (exercise pants)
7. What is your favorite game? Battlegrounds
8. What is your favorite snack? Fish crackers
9. What is your favorite animal? Dog and cat
10. What is your favorite song? I can make your hands clap
11. What is your favorite book? Chapter books about people... ??
12. Who is your best friend? Christopher, Ruben, and Matthew
13. What is your favorite cereal? Cookie Crisp
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? When Mom sprays me with the hose, slip'n'slide, and water stuff.
15. What is your favorite drink? Gatorade
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Stuffed animals
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cinnamon sugar toast
19. Where do you want to go for dinner on your birthday? Texas Roadhouse
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A Dad
21. What is your favorite thing about school? Math
22. Favorite sport? Soccer
23. Favorite treat?  Krispy Kreme Donuts