What's Up With the David's: Jack is 5!

My first born baby turned five yesterday! I can't believe I just wrote that. Five is a huge milestone birthday. To me it signifies the end of the little kid years and the beginning of the big kid years. It's crazy that he's all grown up and ready to start elementary school. I have enjoyed him so much since he was born and being his mom has always been an amazing blessing. I mean, he really is the best kid. He's so bright, kind, sweet, funny, talented, compassionate, inquisitive and loyal.

He wakes up every day in a great mood and is always ready to make the most of his day. I love that about him. He just loves life and he loves to have fun. He's never met a stranger and has a knack for telling great stories....and asking a LOT of questions. He does have a bit of a mouth on him and is constantly challenging our authority. It's definitely a power struggle with him on a daily basis but I do think that his inquisitive mind and confidence will take him far in life. I'm still thinking he's either going to be an attorney or an architect. But he now says he wants to be a police man. Whatever makes him happy!

He is a fabulous brother to his little bro and sis. They are so lucky to have him as their older brother. He's very mature for his age and is always a rule follower so I know he will always watch over them, especially Dylan. The two of them really have a special bond. I'm just super excited to watch him grow more. I know he's going to love school and really develop as a great young man. I honestly could go on and on but I will stop now.

We let Jack decide what he wanted to do for his big day! First he opened our presents the minute he woke up. Then it was brunch at IHOP (cheap date), followed by a few hours at Jumpin Jammin, his fave place. He was so excited to bring his dad there, he's been wanting to take him there for a year now. After that we came home, played with all his new toys then had the dinner of his choice...chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries and apples. Finally it was a cupcake for dessert and getting to sleep in our bed. He said he had the best day ever! But the celebration will continue into next weekend when all his friends and family come over for a pool party. He's definitely a lucky kid.

Unfortunately our car broke down right before we got to IHOP so I was a little distracted during brunch and didn't take pictures of his pancakes with 4 different types of jelly. But I did get a few gems from the rest of the day...

After breakfast the boys were so excited to go to Jumpin Jammin....well, at least the boys were. Dylan looks less than thrilled...

She was, however, beyond excited to be facing forward in her car seat. Now before anyone judges, remember my car broke down so we had to put all the car seats in Christian's car and this is the only way they would fit. We HAD to make it to Jumpin Jammin or Jack would have been heart broken, so we just made it work...