Eddie's Fifth Birthday

Eddie turned five on Wednesday, July 6. We had a fun day. We didn't do anything extraordinary, but we spent most of the day as a complete family, which was really nice.Making the cake the day before Eddie's birthday.
First things first-opening presents. Eddie wanted to do a treasure hunt to find his presents. So I told him which room they were in, and he went and found them. Thus they got opened in my bedroom. Eddie's happy about his Spiderman mask.
Spiderman stopped by to help open presents.
In this picture Eddie is thanking me for his birthday presents; he was so happy and sincere. He had had a long list of what he wanted for his birthday; I was surprised he wasn't immediately disappointed that he didn't get everything he wanted. He was disappointed later, but I was impressed with how well he handled it.
This seemed very much like a Spiderman birthday-Spiderman wrapping paper, Spiderman mask, Spiderman bike, and Spiderman helmet!
Two of Eddie's favorites-crepes and blueberries. A perfect breakfast. Look at that full crepe!
I know my kids love crepes just cuz I let them put chocolate chips on them!

Helping Daddy build the bike.
Matching brothers! I found some cute clearance clothes when shopping for Eddie's birthday presents. I let Eddie and Peter each choose what they wanted to wear. Peter originally had a different shirt on, but he changed to match Eddie. Peter has since asked to wear this shirt again. I have never had him request particular clothes before.

Eddie making a silly noise over and over again because it made us laugh the first time he did it.

The bike's maiden voyage.
Luckily Iron Man was able to join us.

Peter can pedal, but he tends to walk the trike instead.

Yummy camera case.

Eddie did an excellent job riding his bike. He really should have had a bike before now, but we just didn't know where to store it, and it's really too hot to ride bikes in the summer.
We took Ben to school and went to Toys r Us so the kids could use their birthday coupons while Ben was teaching. Peter chose a bowling ball set. He found it when we first got there and never changed his mind. Eddie was really disappointed he couldn't get whatever he wanted. He was so happy when he found this set of two swords and shields. By now he has modified (which means he broke it on purpose..urggh!) his sword so it can be a knife.
After we picked up Ben from school we went to dinner. Eddie chose Moe's because he gets a cookie there.


It's nice to be in a picture with my boys, even if we can't get everyone to look at the camera.

Decorating the cake. Eddie wanted an airplane cake since we are flying out to Utah soon, but it was too complicated. I showed him this racecar cake, and he was happy.
Creeg's trying to be involved.

Decorating the cake's racecars.
Eddie's friends came over for cake and swimming. This is Sawyer. He is one week younger than Peter.
This is Jackson. He's almost two years older than Eddie.

The finished cake
Cute birthday boy, cute cake.
Eddie had us light some of the candles a second time because he didn't make a wish the first time around.

Blowing out the candles.

Eddie chose strawberry cake. He looks pleased with his choice.

Eddie's favorite icecream has not varied over the years-mint chocolate chip. He and Ben chose "Edy's" brand for the big day.

Handsome even with a messy face, and I think Ben wants to prove his around sometimes cuz he keeps taking pictures of himself with the kids.

Nothing will stop Peter from eating when he has a yummy treat in front of him.

Look at those eyes...and that icecream!

We went swimming after eating cake and icecream.
Eddie loves swimming in his floaty. This picture makes me want to go swimming right now.

Peter is a very cute and silly kid!

Creegan's first time to sit in his floaty. He's only recently started sitting up with any decent balance.
He loves eating the floaty.

Cute brothers. Here you get a great shot of Peter's "cashew" (tattoo). :)

Some fun things I want to remember about this day: We were reprimanded a few times because we didn't say "Happy birthday" often enough. Eddie was really excited when Grandma called him "birthday boy" on the phone. He was surprised that the cashier at Toys R Us "knew" it was his birthday (she wished him a happy birthday cuz he paid with his birthday coupon). Multiple times he mentioned loudly that it was his birthday, in hopes that people standing near us would overhear.

We had a great day! I can't believe my li'l Eddie is five (and don't try to call him "li'l Eddie"!)! Happy birthday, Eddie! I am so glad you are mine!