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A Whole Hand

Sam is officially a 'whole hand' old today.

Amazing.  It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since our world was turned upside down with the arrival of our 8 lbs 12oz little boy. Sam's arrival marked the beginning of our journey into parenthood.  It is simply mind blowing to think of the changes our little man has gone through in his past 5 years.  He has grown from a tiny, dependent little baby to a strong, brave, thoughtful, sensitive, funny, intelligent, curious, social and loving boy.

Brand new...

5 years later...

His face was glowing when he walked into our room this morning.  He has been counting down for weeks - finally he was five! He proceed to run downstairs to wake up Grandpa and Oma yelling "here comes a 5 year old."

It was a beautiful day!  We started it with crepes for breakfast (topped with whipped cream of course) and a few gifts.  Then the boys and I headed over to Sam's 'best' friends house.  They were having a garage sale and had set a few toys aside for Eliza so we went to say hi and of course Sam was thrilled he got to see Natthan on his birthday.  After arriving home we picked up everyone else and headed to Alki Beach to see the arrival of the Sea Fair Pirates.  We weren't really sure what we were doing but thought it would be fun to try.  It was packed!  The boys were pretty enthralled with all the action and got a kick out of watching a high jump competition on the beach.  The pirates initially were a little intimidating but both boys enjoyed getting their pictures snapped with a couple and we heard a lot of 'arrrghs' the rest of the afternoon.

After getting home and enjoying a very relaxing quiet time we took Sam out for his birthday dinner.  He really wanted to go to the same place we went on Cole's birthday - he wanted a mile high mud pie for his dessert as well.  Also, he reasoned that the restaurant was close to Target...and he had some birthday money burning a hole in his pocket.

We asked Sam before he went to bed if he had a good birthday - his response "Oh yeah."  What a sweet boy we have been blessed with.  Happy birthday Sam - we love you!

The birthday boy and his brother!  

First on the agenda - present opening!

Cole had a few late gifts as well - and got to open them alongside Sam.

"Oh yeah!"  We heard that phrase a lot today!

Little sister had a blast at Alki!

Watching for the pirate boat.

Sam, Cole and their pirate buddies...Sam looks scared here but I actually think he is saying 'Arrrgh'

Ahoy Matey - we have a five year old in the house

Out for supper...waiting for his dessert!

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Davis Family said…
Happy birthday to our favourite SAM!! EVER!!
July 10, 2013 at 12:17 AM
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