he starts asking for them when he wakes up.

i give them to him when i need a few minutes to get something done.

today was scooby and the mystery machine.

they drove up his cup.

across the table.

crashed a few times.

flew through the air.

finally met their demise after 10 minutes.

i got a shelf level to hang...

without my helper.

timing is everything.

 

youngest body builder around.

his swim suit gives him a six pack, pecs, and traps that others spend years working towards.

one minute he is a naked 3 year old,

zzziiiip!

fittest boy in the pool.

bonus,

it keeps him a float so he can play with his boys...

for hours.

this boy was excited to get into class and see his people.

he did stop for mom to take the obligatory first day of school pics.

sweet boy. exciteable...but sweet.

 
this one was so excited for today, period.

#1- it was the first day of school.

i honestly think he starts looking forward to the first day about a week into summer vacation.

#2- he is a 5th grader now.

big man on campus.

#3- it is his birthday.

he is officially 11 (how.did.that.happen!?!)

he got to pick his favorite dinner...sushi.

he special requested a cake...butter cake with a fresh strawberry filling and milk chocolate frosting.

opened gifts after a treasure hunt

a charlie trifecta.

 

2nd and 5th.

both excited for school to start.

ready to see their friends.

anticipating what the year will bring.

i hope they enjoy this grade...

i refuse to let them get any older.

 

 

we went to see ice @ the gaylord palms with aunt jodie, uncle arano, grandpa with the boat(gwtb) & grandma monica.

the theme was 'twas the night before christmas.

so much fun!

wear lots of layers!