"No Presents and Friends, No Birthday!" That sounds like good logic for a kid.
Riis is definitely dressed for some action! Because we invited so many kids to his party we decided to go to our neighborhood park for the fun and games part. This would also avoid any games where 20 kids would have to wait their turn! And noise. And mess. I could go on.
They did relay races, line tag (their favorite), tennis ball bowling, musical circles, and wiffle ball. Luckily we had plenty of moms stay and help out!
What does he think he's doing?
Success! I guess he's five now and can handle more than I think!
The best part of the day!
The cake and ice cream portion of the party was pretty much a blur.
It seems like eating really settled them all down. I'm pretty sure it's temporary!
Present time! I think a few presents got "accidentally" unwrapped before the party even began, so great was the anticipation! Fortunately he was thrilled at the final results. He was given Lego sets, a big car case, motorcycles and trucks, and a spiderman case!
This castle was the Best Present Ever from the Grandparents. I bought the action figures (knights and dragons) on ebay.
How often is there a toy were four children can play happily together? Now Riis is eager to have his sisters come play with him!
We're so happy Riis is growing up! He has always been a laughing happy boy who has a lot of emotions. He is a favorite of all of his uncles. He was laughing at a month old as a reaction to everything: being fed, changed, held. Now he is a lot like the Firetruck on the movie Cars! (Only Riis can talk, too.)
Riis has to take a lot from his sisters and it's not easy for him being sandwiched between so many girls, especially bossy ones. He loves to play with friends and help out and he is my best eater of fruits and vegetables. He is reading Dr. Seuss books and working on first grade math and beginning writing. He has a little bit of trouble making his bed because he wants things perfect and his room is either completely a wreck and he is overwhelmed by cleaning it, or he has everything in it's particular perfect place.
Riis is eager to start learning cello this year, but for now he is in soccer and this year he wants to take more swimming lessons.
I am so happy to have a son who is sweet and lovable and tries so hard to do his work every day!
2 comments:
You just blow me away with the awesome job you're doing with your fantastic family!!!!! Give yourself much kudos....Thanks for helping me find your blog again. Mom
Fun! Riis is so cute! He thinking he wasn't five yet because of no celebration reminds me of our Sydney when she turned four. Her birthday fell on a Sunday last year so we did a tiny, little family thing and then had her real party a few days later. Since we sort of celebrated twice she got confused and thought that on her actual birthday she turned four, and then turned five on her fun party day.
By the way, we have that exact flooring in our kitchen. There's a little part that reminds me of a growing fetus everytime I look at it. Sorry, call me crazy.
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