5 years young

James was so excited about his birthday today, that he did not get much sleep last night. I kind of wondered if he would be in a picture mood today, and it turns out he isn't. I was able to snap one as he ate the cupcake he chose (the one with the most icing flowers on top of course! and pink!). James has learned a lot this year, he has figured out basic arithmetic, and is very interested in how things grow (he has been a big help in the garden). When asked what he wants to be when he grows up, he replied, "I would like to be a Tyrannosaurus Rex, though I am not sure how I can do that. Either I will figure out the science to become one, or I will just be a Paleontologist and study them closely". He enjoys running, dancing, singing, and pirate play. He adores Captain Hook, so we have read the original Barrie twice this past year. For his birthday he received an abridged version that we can complete in one sitting (he is thrilled). His favorite color is pink, and his favorite band is a tie between They Might be Giants, the Starlight Mints and The Apples in Stereo. In the fall he will begin to take both piano and karate lessons, to see if either are something he is interested in pursuing. He is an extremely vivacious kid, with an easy smile, and a very big personality. We are so happy he is our child.


and one of E enjoying his cupcake for James' birthday: