Happy Birthday Trayton!!

Yesterday was Trayton's birthday. He has been looking forward to being five for a REALLY long time. We started his day with oatmeal for breakfast (this kid LOVES oatmeal). Then we met playgroup at the park. Trayton ran around telling everyone (including strangers) that it was his birthday and he was 5. At 130 we had his Pirate birthday party. We had eye patches instead of birthday hats. Trayton thought it was a blast. Here is the birthday boy demolishing the pinata.
We let the kids take a bite out of their cake after they blow out the candles. For some reason they really love not using a fork and making a mess. (Don't laugh at my pirate ship cake...I don't claim to be a cake decorator.)

Here's Trayton showing off his book from Nana. Thanks Nana. Trayton LOVES it.

And here's a random picture of most of the kids that came.

After the party we had pizza for dinner (another one of Trayton's favorites) and then went to T-ball. Trayton did really well during his game. Afterwards he asked me how he did and I told him I was impressed on how far he hit the ball. He replied, "Yeah, five year olds do that sort of thing."
Trayton you are a blessing to have in my life. You are a sensitive and caring big brother. You try so hard to make mom and dad proud. You are kind and polite. You love your scriptures and ask about Jesus every day. You are growing too fast, but I know that it makes you happy to think of the day when you'll be just like your Dad. Thank you for teaching me how to be a mom and for loving me unconditionally. Dad and I love you more than words can express. You are the best 5 year old EVER. Happy Birthday!