Five is Funtastic!

"I'm five today!" were the first words out of his mouth...

On the way out for breakfast first thing in the morning

he was met with his birthday request of banana crumb muffins...
surprise they were lit with five candles
(it's sideways, forgot to rotate before uploading)


the long awaited desire to care for a pet fish was answered as it was his birthday present!
Dad set up the tank the nite before.

A new birthday wish for TWO fish was expressed, one for him and one for his brother.
Aidon was serenaded by buddies Abby & Sophia over the phone and they engaged in a long chat about pet fish and playdates.
Then he was blessed to hear birthday greetings from Grandma as he opened the gift she sent
Gramps Al sang a beritone Happy Birthday jazz style
Aidon loves books!
Grandma listens in over the phone as daddy reads the story about
the Hawaiian fish, Humu

Aunt Sammie rings in with a birthday hello while grandma and all are reading along

Off we went & the boys picked out their fish then proudly and gently carried their fish thru the store to the register and safely on the car ride home to adjust to their new aquarium
Next destination, the zoo. A surprise that our buddy could join us!
It was a spontaneous decision last night at 9pm, it was a blessing that dear friends were so willing to join at the spur of the moment!
And another buddy!!! wow!
One last picture before heading out of the zoo and ending a fun filled morning together visiting the reptile house, hippos and cat canyon


Off the 4 of us went to the Wild Arctic...first stop was walruses to honor little brother's request (that was sweet of the birthday boy)...here we are inside a polar bears den

Tita Marn called and wanted to meet us wherever we were..and she joined us for a one hour jaunt around the Wild Arctic...she also gave a well received gift of a toy drum "I have been wishing for this for a long long time. Thank you"
This big birth-day was on a Friday and the birthday boy wanted to be sure to attend our usual friday family bible study Casa V. He ended his day with cupcakes and a "Happy Birthday Song" fellowshipping with friends...and praising God for his wonderful day. The day was a blessing to all of us. That night as I was dimming the lights throughout our home, I walked by as he sat in front of Gobble and Crush's aquarium -- he prayed that God would help them live. Thank you God for answered prayers throughout the day!