Matthew is 5!!!

 

 

It has happened!!  My baby boy turned 5, he's starting school this year.  Where has the time gone?!

 

 

This year Matthew wanted to have a Star Wars birthday party, so I made light sabers out of bubble wands to give to all the kids as party favors.  We kept things simple with the cake this year because we had back to back parties since Merrie was leaving for her mission. (We had her farewell the night before.)

 

Matthew's cute Little Jedi dog.

 

We spent the morning getting ready for the party and hanging out.  My dad was reading his scriptures and Matthew climbed up in his lap and asked grandpa to read to him. 

 

Lilly decided to enjoy the bubble wands!

 

Once the party started pandemonium ensued!  I was shocked we had as many pictures as we did! (which is mainly thanks to Merrie!)

 

Jackson was feeling the love that day!  Everyone wanted to hold him!!

 

*Side Note*  Like I mentioned before Merrie's farewell was the night before and we actually had Matthew's birthday party a week early so that she could be there.  She reports to the MTC June 25th and will be serving in the newly formed Fort Collins Colorado Mission!*

 

Matthew received his ultimate present this year from Rick and I, a Nintendo 3DS XL with none other than his favorite video game Mario Cart!

 

More Love for Baby Jackson!

 

As always everyone had a blast in the pool!!

 

A few things about Matthew:

His favorite color is blue, favorite food is still spaghetti, his favorite candy is lolly pops.  His best friends are Jonas and Lilly, his favorite toy is Legos.  He likes to watch Star Wars and play Mario Cart.  He loves to play out side and swim.  He LOVES going to the park, and he is so excited to start Kindergarten and soccer this fall!!