Our Birthday Boy

Today, this sweet boy turns 5. My, how our lives changed in ways we would have never imagined when Gabriel entered the world, but we certainly wouldn't go back. If we had known that the little screamer who refused to sleep would turn into such a delightful boy, much frustration would have been saved.

Gabriel has grown up so much in the past year and has officially entered "boyhood." He has a wonderful imagination, a love for learning, and a soft heart. I know that all those "first born" qualities that drive me crazy are one day going to be tamed into a wonderful young man. We love you buddy - you're the one we would choose every time. Happy, happy birthday!

For my record keeping, here are the answers he gave to the list of questions I asked today. If anyone is interested, last year's answers are here.

How old are you today? five

What is your favorite color?red

What is your favorite food? eggs

What is your favorite book? Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's Magic

What do you want to be when you grow up? a policeman

Where is your favorite place to eat out? Chillis

What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy? make a present for Mya

What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? work and help him

What is the best thing about having Mya for a sister? she calls Mommy when I'm stuck

What is the best thing about having Alena for a sister? I can play with her

What is your favorite thing to do with your friends? play Star Wars

What can't you wait to do when you get bigger? do the tricky monkey bars

Where is your favorite place to visit? Scottie's house

What do you love about going to Mathu and Pathu's? Playing

What do you love about going to Grandmama and Grandaddy's? Going to church

What is your favorite thing to play? soccer

What thing do you most dislike doing? shop

What is your favorite part of the day? Rest time

What would you do if you could stay up all night? watch a movie

Where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world? camping

What makes you happy? When we go to the Aquatic Critter and eat supper at Wendy's

What makes you sad? When Mya wrecks my towers

What do you wish you could do? Play with all my friends in a group

What would make this the best birthday ever? going to the soccer field