Yesterday we had a great day celebrating Josiah turning 5 years old. In some ways it is hard to believe that it has been 5 years, and in others it feels like we've lived a lifetime in that time. He was so excited for his birthday and was in a great mood all day waiting for his party. He said he wouldn't turn 5 until his party started!
We started out playing squirt guns outside, which turned into him dumping water onto everyone's feet. We were so thrilled and proud at how he included everyone in his play. He didn't exclude anyone - even Sara who has only played with him for a month. He had so much fun outside.
We then went inside for supper (Brats, blackbean burgers, jello salad, cheetos and corn on the cob) and he ate very well, chattering the whole time. He kept asking where his cake was, but he continued to eat the rest of the food while waiting. Then of course we did cake and ice-cream and he was delighted with the cake. He had chosen out what he wanted for that - a number 5 cake, strawberry flavor, white icing and skittles.
Len and I had put together clips of Josiah's 5 years to play for the PCAs so they could see how much he's changed and what a difference they've all made. After supper we watched that video and then opened presents. He loved all of his gifts and wanted to play with each one after opening them.
After presents it was 7:15! I really wish we could have done the party earlier so he could have played with some of his toys. He and Asher were so wound up from all of the sugar and excitement so Grammy gave them a bath while we visited with the PCAs. We are so grateful for them and the love they have for Josiah. They are so selfless to come to a 5 year old birthday party and really laugh and play with him the whole time. They make him feel so special.
His favorite present has to be his beloved camera which he has waited months for. We let him open this gift from Grammy and Grandpa after breakfast so he played with it all day.
Although we were all exhausted at the end, it was a great day and Josiah's smiles were so genuine!
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