Wednesday Cole turned the big 6. He was home sick from school with a fever, but we had a great time anyway. We watched movies and sang while he ate yogurt and toast. Friday afternoon was the first day of vacation and his party. The ocean came to life in our dining room. We turned our light into a jellyfish, hung Avery's ocean art from the ceiling (that was the theme in her class this year), served "sea" food and played water games. For dinner we had octopus hotdogs, shell macaroni, blue jello, and blue punch. We decorated the table with gummy worms and varieties of gold fish crackers. The cake was shaped like a fish (but was really cupcakes). Cole had a great time celebrating with his friends.
Hopefully 6 will be as great as five. During this past year Cole perfected his bike riding, began school, learned to read, learned to control his temper- mostly, lost a tooth, continued to love LEGOS, and deepened his Bible knowledge. He is a sweet little boy who loves to love people. We love him and thank God for the gift of raising him.
