Our Little Soldier Turns 5!

If you know Aric, you know he LOVES camoflage and would wear it for every piece of clothing if allowed. He's been asking for a remote control tank that shoots real ammunition for I don't know how long, so it was no surprise that he asked for a "tank" party. We had everything planned, the special "tank cake" made, and then... the day before the party the stomach flu descended on our house. Thankfully, the birthday boy didn't get it, but we had to postpone his party for a week, which about killed him (and Taylor). We did still have a little family celebration on the day of his birth.

The following weekend, we were able to successfully complete mission HB5. I was relieved that instead of having me recreate the tank cake from the week before, he opted for a sheet cake with his new tank toy on top.

He thought it noteworthy that the tank looked like it was shooting fire.

After cake and presents, we headed out for an afternoon of fun and games. This is the year of the pinata at our house, so we kicked off the festivities with a sound beating.

Then, we had "rescue the injured soldier" races across the yard.

Finally, we played "grenade" (ala "hot potato"), followed by a general water balloon fight that went on as long as I kept filling balloons.

Aric's special day was memorable and worth the wait! We are so proud and thankful to have such a fun-loving, adventurous, helpful, and kind-hearted 5-year-old as a member of our family. We Love You, Ar!