Monday, August 5, 2013

How to Turn 5


  • Wake-up very early when only your mom is awake.  Share your special birthday cereal (Captain Crunch) with her, then lay back down in bed to snuggle and talk about past birthdays
  • Wait until your dad and brother wake up then jump on every bed in the house out of excitement
  • Call your grandma and grandpa on video chat to open your first birthday presents from them.  Let your little brother hold your new dream light pillow because that's what 5-year olds do
  • Invite your favorite friends over for a late morning swim


  • Roll the BBQ down to the pool for some grilled hot dogs, chips and  fruit lunch
  • If you're lucky enough to have a friend with an amazing mom, she will probably ask your mom what they are planning on for a birthday cake.  When your mom admits all she has are hostesses from the freezer, your friend's mom will bring a crocodile birthday cake, candles and a lighter so your mom doesn't have to worry about a thing.
  • After wearing yourself out at the pool, take a little rest on your bed.
  • Sneak out of your room before "rest time" is over and ask your dad to play WII together instead.  He'll probably say yes since it's your birthday.
  • Head to Chick fil A for some of your favorite chicken sandwiches and a milkshake.  Eat as much ice cream as you want...after all, it's your big day!  Play on the toys and make some new friends.
  • Go home to open presents from your mom and dad.  Clap your hands when you see your shiny new Razor scooter and immediately beg to open the Star Wars lego sets.
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  • Ride your new scooter until the sun goes down.
  • Brush your teeth, say your prayers, then proclaim to your mom that this was the best 5 year old birthday ever.
Birthday success!!


Caden's five year old favorites...
Food: Spagettios
Color: Orange
Friend: Sean
Place to go:  McDonalds
Toy: Baby Bear
Book: Space books
Movie: Nemo or Star Wars
Scripture story: Alma

3 comments:

  1. So cute! Love that little boy! I still remember volunteering to pick up a second half of a shift (my last night shift, ever) just so I could hold him in the nursery while you got a little sleep. And I remember showing him off to everyone, saying "this is my cute nephew Caden".

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  2. So exciting that he is 5! These boys are growing up WAY too fast.

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