Happy 5th Birthday Jake!

Oh my goodness, how did my little Jaker Bo Baker turn 5 years old already? You're getting so big so fast my sweet boy! We are so glad to have your sweet, silly little personality in our family. You bring so much joy with your wild stories, sweet words and loving hugs. 5 is bittersweet for me. It's still young and you have another year before school, but it kind of marks the end of the toddler years. The adorable, fun, do whatever you want all day years. You're still young and sweet and cute, but starting to growing out of that toddler cuteness.

last night as a 4 year old

You and Allie sure can fight but you're also starting to play so well together. You still play well with Maggie and are very good to her, but now that you and Allie are in MDO and Will & Maggie are doing school work or gone to tutorial, more of your time is spent with Allie. It's sweet to see the budding relationship you two have. Yes, you still tell some crazy stories, some of which make no sense, but they are funny. Aunt Rosi calls you Jake the entertainer. I love how complimentary you are, especially with me and your sisters, often calling us beautiful just out of the blue. I love you so much my Jakey Bakey and am so happy God made me your mommy.

Our 5 year old big boy!

You had a busy weekend with your party and birthday all in one! And while you didn't have the grand plans Maggie did for her birthday, you still picked some things to do and really enjoyed your day. Since your birthday fell on Sunday, we started at church, giving you a chance to play with your friends again, so that was nice. You chose CiCi's Pizza for lunch, so we headed there after service. Then you wanted to go shopping! You guys all really like shopping and picking out your gifts so that's what we've done the last couple years. You also had some birthday money, so you were able to buy a few more things over what we spent.

 The rest of the day was spent playing with all of your new things. I saved some cookies from your party (thank goodness 'cause they went quick!) and you had some cake too.  Then after dinner, daddy took you to the store for a couple treats- you picked two juices (tummy yummies) and starburst. 

It was a good day, a good weekend celebrating our special little Jakey. I love you so much Baker!!! Happy 5th Birthday!!!!!