Five Years Old

Look who turned 5 years old today!  Here are some pictures from Jake's birthday party at the gymnastics academy:

Family photos:

 I wish I took some pictures of the full table once all the kids gathered in the party room to sing happy birthday, every seat was taken!  Jake had a blow out party, full of fun and smiling faces, not surprising since he's such a popular kiddo! 

 This was such a great way to celebrate Jake's 5th birthday.  Five just seemed like a major milestone to me, so we couldn't help celebrating it in a special way.  Jake is such a wonderful kid, full of life and love.  He attracts the attention of so many different kinds of kids.  Everyone loves to be around him.  He is such a bright, intelligent kid, a true leader in his class!  It's no wonder why so many wanted to join in to celebrate his birthday with us today :)

We love you big boy...so, so much!  Four is out the door, Five is alive!!

Christmas trip to Nanny's

On the way:

 Attempting to get some good pictures of the five of us:

Hope everyone has a very Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Preparations

Hanging the Christmas ball lights:

Hanging our stockings:

Pictures by the tree:

Gingerbread house Jake made at school:

Holiday Card

So, our photo shoot went a little something like this...

Alright, I need to get a picture of the two of you for our holiday card:

That was cute, but you can't really see Lucy...

Good, but I need both of you to look at the camera...

You guys, the camera..you've both got to look at the camera...

Alright, just look at Mommy and smile...

No, don't poke your eye out!

 Lucy, look at the camera and smile please...

Don't choke her Jake!

Ok that was pretty cute, but let me get another one just in case.  Let's try something different, why don't you try to go behind the couch Jake...

No that's not going to work, I can't really see you Jake.  Ok come back, let's try it again on the couch:

Yes, that was great!  Except, that toy is covering your face.  Try moving it down a little...

 That's it, we got it!!!

You never knew how much work went into making one little cute holiday card!