a very merry

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Good morning, my sweet 6 year old!
This was the first year not waking you with a balloon. School has changed our morning up time. But, you got your birthday balloon soon after you were up.

I've got more pics, but wanted to remember the day first.
Per my guy's request, presents were a priority. ; )
He got a Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 along with a Blu Track. We spent the early morning racing cars from the front door up high down to the back of the house.
It was some fun stuff. Later we raced a car over Dad's head!

We didn't have too much time to play before Tootie and us met the James' and Grandmama at Legoland.The wait felt long, but the ride and the place were fun. My favorite was building a car and racing it down the track. Unless it hit another car, Reece's won every time. Zach loved it too.

Next stop was the Duplo giant lego building pit. All 4 boys plus Darren all worked together to stack higher and higher until it fell or Zach pushed it over...not sure which one happened. ; )

We then saw a 4D movie and Zach did great in my lap. He flinched every time something came out from the screen. Adorable.

Then lunch at Rainforest Cafe amongst the animals. We split a big volcano cake which was oh so yummy. A few more minutes at the lego playing area and building site before saying our good byes.That group hug wasn't planned, but made me smile so very much. It was a grrreat day.

It came. It's official. There's nothing I can do about it.
You are 6.
I love you, my little 6 year old.
Happy, Happy Birthday, Reece.

Party for 6

(invite)
Could he be any cuter? I say NO!
Saturday afternoon was the best birthday party ever.

Actually, several people told us that afterward.
Sensei Roland was amazing.
The kids had an AWESOME time. Can't say that enough. AWESOME.Zach was hilarious and adorable at the same time. I'm not sure whether the laughing or the cuteness made me cry, but something did. He wanted to join in on the relay race (and thought he was).Zach's push ups.He's holding a bubble in his mouth, respecting Sensei. ; )

Next, a few running kicks!Let the games begin! Like a cake walk...
except everyone gets cake at the end!Reece squeezed out.

Then, only Ziggy and Grant left.Grant wins.Group photo!Wrestling up the birthday boy. Aww, yeah.Singing happy birthday to my guy.Blowing, blowing...note Zach helping in the background.One more game.
Great jump, Reece!Oh how I love this shot.Reece gets nabbed by the noodle and sits out with Renee.Dylan out. Bailey wins!Fear the noodle!Birthday boy takes the last game.Seriously, he was so great.

Back to the house for gift opening and pizza w/ the fam.Showing the kindergarten performance to the family,
while Olivia and Reece perform live.I'm not ready to celebrate this little boy of mine being 6 years old yet (not until the 22nd!), but it was a grrrreat party and a great time. We are so thankful.