To celebrate the big 5, we decided to spend some one-on-one time with the birthday boy. We do a lot as a family, but I feel horrible that neither of my boys gets a much alone time as they deserve. We took Nathan to Eppie's house for a nap and playing while Daddy and I took Kenny out for the afternoon.
First, we went bumper bowling. Kenny can't boel the ball, but he is good at rolling it. Unfortunately, he got his little thumb stuck in one of the holes and sprained his finger. But he still played. He bowled a 74. I bowled a 73. He beat me...but I let him. I swear. Cross my heart. I really let him win and was NOT beat fair and square by a 5 year old little boy.
After bowling, we took Kenny to this new place that just opened near our house. It is called Fan Max Jumpin'. It's an inflatable world. We had the BEST time! This place is cheap in comparison to other places like this. They also let parents play for free with your kid. They also have counselors available to play with your kid if you want to take a break in the parent's room- a lovely place where no children are allowed, there is a big screen t.v., leather couches, magazines, and a window into the play world. We jumped, slid down inflatable slides, and played tag. It was so wonderful to have fun play time with just Kenny. I loved seeing how joyful Kenny felt. His charming smile never left his face.
We went to dinner at Kenny's favorite restaurant- Denny's (or the breakfast store.) Eppie, Papa, David, and Katherine joined us. After eating we headed back to the house to meet a few family friends for cake and ice cream.
Due to various circumstances, we ended up with a full house for cake and ice cream. Kenny had a Star Wars cake with a light up Yoda on top. We got the opportunity to meet my new little niece, Avery. She is very sweet. We talked and the kids played. All in all, I think we had a wonderful day.
After a few pases, Kenny really seemed to be getting the hang of things.
Finally, we were confident he could handle the rest of the yard on his own.
In all seriousness, we did not make him mow the entire yard by himself. He did help Daddy mow the entire yard.
Ken got the opportunity to go flying with a man in our Stake (Les) who has been his mentor in the flying world. He took Ken out to the oil rigs in the Gulf. Les flies a Sikorsky S-76, a multi-million dollar twin-turbine helicopter. Besides being a great opportunity to experience the cream of the crop in helicopter flight, Les turned the controls over to Ken for 1.6 hours of flight time. He even got to take off from a rig platform. I am so grateful he has a mentor ho knows the business in and out and can offer such great advice and encouragement. Every time Ken talks to or flies with Les he comes away with a renewed vigor for what he is doing.
First, we went bumper bowling. Kenny can't boel the ball, but he is good at rolling it. Unfortunately, he got his little thumb stuck in one of the holes and sprained his finger. But he still played. He bowled a 74. I bowled a 73. He beat me...but I let him. I swear. Cross my heart. I really let him win and was NOT beat fair and square by a 5 year old little boy.
After bowling, we took Kenny to this new place that just opened near our house. It is called Fan Max Jumpin'. It's an inflatable world. We had the BEST time! This place is cheap in comparison to other places like this. They also let parents play for free with your kid. They also have counselors available to play with your kid if you want to take a break in the parent's room- a lovely place where no children are allowed, there is a big screen t.v., leather couches, magazines, and a window into the play world. We jumped, slid down inflatable slides, and played tag. It was so wonderful to have fun play time with just Kenny. I loved seeing how joyful Kenny felt. His charming smile never left his face.
Due to various circumstances, we ended up with a full house for cake and ice cream. Kenny had a Star Wars cake with a light up Yoda on top. We got the opportunity to meet my new little niece, Avery. She is very sweet. We talked and the kids played. All in all, I think we had a wonderful day.
Today marks a special anniversary. Ken and I have been changing diapers for 5 years now. That is 1825 days. Ah, the memories.
head, tucks his top lip under, and sticks this bottom lip out as far as possible. He then walks with the weight of the entire world on his two year old shoulders and rest his head dejectedly against the wall with his hands hanging at his side. I'm telling you, it is impossible to keep a straight face. He also likes to be held on your lap. If you try to put him down before he wants to be put down, he pulls his legs up and straight out. He refuses to put his feet down. I stand there bouncing him up and down trying to encourage him release his legs, but that boy is stubborn. He does the same thing on grocery carts. If you try and put him in the seat part in the front, he sticks his legs out and hooks them on the back part of the seat. Once that happens, the only way to get him into the seat try to hold him with one hand while using your other hand to manually bend his knees. Let's just say it never really works and he ends up walking or sitting in the basket.
And my sweet little Kenny-man. When he gets upset he lowers his head and scrunches up his mouth and forehead. His voice also goes up an entire octave which, given his already high pitched voice, rapidly reaches the level only canine animals can hear.
