Cole Turns FIVE!

Cole's birthday was so much fun! He just turned FIVE and for some reason that seemed like a big deal to me. Could it really have been five whole years since he was born? Where has the time gone? I am trying to get myself prepared for this fall when he starts Kindergarten and then the next year will be full day first grade and then before I know it he will be leaving on his mission. Can't time just slow down a little?

Cole had a small birthday party with a few friends from the ward. The theme was LEGOS -- his newest obsession. We played "Lego" (aka - Bingo), had a guessing jar full of legos, built legos that the boys got to take home with them, a balloon popping game, and had cake and ice cream. It was simple, laid back, and lot of fun.





Cole is such a special little guy. Each night when I tuck him in (after he's asleep), I can't help but kiss his cheek and try to remember his at each phase. He has always seemed older than his age to me - he must has a mature spirit in his little body. Here are some fun things about Cole:

-He is an adventerous eater and has recently enjoyed shrimp, crab legs, and crepes
-He is an amazing reader - reading on a second grade level (which is great when he can read anything he wants, but bad when he can read everything like things in the newspaper or on the TV that I would rather not have to explain yet...)
-He is "into" Legos and Star Wars (I hate Star Wars, so I think I'm being cursed!)
-He is very affectionate and is always giving hugs and kisses (and got in trouble at school for trying to hold hands with classmates -- he is so tender hearted)
-He has a stubborn streak in him and when he puts his mind to something, you better look out!
-He loves playing his Leapster and computer games (especially starwars.com and pbskids)
-He LOVES playing games -- UNO, Battleship, Yatzee, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders -- and is really good at them too! He beat me at Battleship the other day and usually wins at UNO.