BIG DAY - Luke turns FIVE!

Luke turned 5 on 12/19 and we celebrated with a "boys only" party at the one and only Chuck E Cheese.  We've been to a few of these parties and it has always been more work for the parents (following them around the game area -kids going in different directions), but he REALLY wanted his party there so we agreed.  We debated on when to have the party, as CEC is crazy busy on the weekends and it was so close to Christmas.  We decided to change it up this year and have his party on his actual birthday.  We were surprised that almost everyone was able to come on a Wednesday at 5pm.  Sam, Travis, Nathan and Justin weren't able to make it b/c they were all sick.  Luke missed his church friends, but he had a blast with all of his soccer and preschool buddies.  He still tells us, "It was the best birthday EVER!"  I hope he still feels that way when he's 35.

Our big boy!  So proud of him!!

Trying for a sibling shot.  Luke sporting the spikey hair - all his idea.  We had to go to Target to buy his own gel like Daddy.

Ryan was TERRIFIED of "the mouse" aka the mechanical Chuck E Cheese.  He clung to Grandma for a good 10 minutes.  Very sweet to see him love on her so much.  He still makes a whiny noise when we ask him if he likes Chuck E.  :-)

Cousin Levi came to play.

Luke's favorite game of all time.  

Ryno trying his hand at skee ball.

Luke with his buddies

Getting his birthday crown with Chuck E.

Super Mario Kart cake.  Turned out so cute thanks to Hands On Cakes!

Singing and blowing out the candles.

Not sure what this was - they made a video or something exciting.  Ha ha.

The ticket blaster - he was so looking forward to this!  He was sweet to let big sister join him.

Favor bags with mustaches and gum!

We unwrapped family presents at home before the party.  Luke got his first watch from Hannah.  Ryan gave him a Candy Cyclone playdoh toy that he wanted for almost a year.   Michael and I got him a basketball and basketball goal.  He loves to go out and "shoot some hoops" with Daddy.  Two peas in a pod those two.

It was a big day at school - Christmas party, his birthday and his turn to provide the snack.  Michael's mom watched Ryan so I could go deliver the cupcakes and apple slices and watch him celebrate with his classmates.  Great memory!

  

Lummi sticks in Music with Evelyn.

Big smile!

His side of the table.

Proud to be 5!

Leading the Pledge of Allegiance.