My baby is 6. Elliott is a great kid, and I am so proud of him. He is 48" tall and weighs 46 pounds. He will probably be taller than me by his next birthday! And can you even believe this bear picture? Where is the little blond-haired, chubby-cheeked boy that I used to photograph with that bear?
On Elliott's birthday we took off from school and went to lunch at Chick-fil-a and then to the Discovery Center. Matt worked a half day so he could join us. The boys had a great time, and on the way home we picked up Elliott's buddy Caleb for his first sleepover.
Elliott opened some presents. Another Lego set...
and a knight costume.
The birthday boy got to choose our dinner and dessert on his special day, so after a tortellini dinner we celebrated with apple pie. (I think we may be raising a little old man in a 6 year old body - the boy
loves pie.) The boys watched Star Wars and played with Legos before camping out in Elliott's room for the night. They did great - those two boys like their sleep!
The weekend after E's birthday, we had a party at Pump It Up for our family and friends. The kids (and some adults) bounced and climbed the rock wall. And then we had cake in the party room. Matt has a picture of the cake decorated with Darth and Luke on his phone since my camera battery died. Boo! I was really bummed that I forgot to check the camera battery before the party, but it didn't seem to stop any fun. The kids seemed to have a great time, and I know the Birthday Boy enjoyed himself. Happy Birthday, Buddy!
Aaron gets a big boy bed...insert sobbing sounds from Momma.
Making Star Wars cookies with Mimi and Pops.
Aaron plays with dried beans and pasta while Elliott does his lessons (brilliant!).
Big brother reads a favorite library book to little brother.
Elliott tries on his new Pilot Luke costume.
On Elliott's birthday we took off from school and went to lunch at Chick-fil-a and then to the Discovery Center. Matt worked a half day so he could join us. The boys had a great time, and on the way home we picked up Elliott's buddy Caleb for his first sleepover. 
Elliott opened some presents. Another Lego set...
and a knight costume. 
The birthday boy got to choose our dinner and dessert on his special day, so after a tortellini dinner we celebrated with apple pie. (I think we may be raising a little old man in a 6 year old body - the boy loves pie.) The boys watched Star Wars and played with Legos before camping out in Elliott's room for the night. They did great - those two boys like their sleep!
The weekend after E's birthday, we had a party at Pump It Up for our family and friends. The kids (and some adults) bounced and climbed the rock wall. And then we had cake in the party room. Matt has a picture of the cake decorated with Darth and Luke on his phone since my camera battery died. Boo! I was really bummed that I forgot to check the camera battery before the party, but it didn't seem to stop any fun. The kids seemed to have a great time, and I know the Birthday Boy enjoyed himself. Happy Birthday, Buddy! 
There he is - number 13.
And kicking the ball in to his teammates.
