Jack's Birthday

I know this is old news but I didn't want to forget it-

Here's Jack, enjoying his final hours as a 5 year old...


...or not! I actually can't even remember what he was crying about that night, poor guy! I couldn't help taking the picture though, because the song "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to" was running through my head. (NO he was not crying because his birthday pillow was pink! That was the only b-day fabric Jo-Anns had and so I went with it. Jack actually loved the pillow case and used it for a few days.)

The birthday board countdown is one of the new birthday traditions we're starting at the Pugh house. We got the idea (and most of the others from here) Jack loved choosing dinners for a week leading up to his b-day.

 He also loved illustrating his menu (that was his idea). You'll notice that basically he likes things you would expect a 5, nearly 6 year old to like. Pizza, chicken nuggets, fish sticks, pancakes, Mac'n cheese, cereal, Southwest Chicken Pockets (finally a real meal), and of course hot dogs!  Let's just say this wasn't Chad's favorite week for dinners.

Another new tradition.  I LOVED seeing Jack through the years every time I walked by.

The new bike was a hit!

Except now, a month later he has busted off the training wheels (he suspects Chad didn't screw them on tight enough...which is possible).  We're trying to teach him to ride without the training wheels with absolutely NO LUCK and he "hates bikes" so...any tips?   PLEASE!!!

So in love with our little guy!

Jack helped me make "cupcake surprise" for his b-day treat.  The surprise was to find out which of the following Jack had put inside:  Hersey' Kiss, Mini-Peanut Butter cups, or a Rolo.  Clearly we were not on our "real food" sugar free challenge that week.

It was such a great birthday.  I can't believe that in less than a week this little guy is going to be a Kindergartner!