I'm FIVE!!!

I don't know if you heard, but Connor was pretty excited to be 5! For months now, we have been hearing all about what he thinks he can do when he turns five: ride without training wheels, go the the barber with dad, pretty much anything that couldn't be done at four, obviously. At Connor's request we threw him a WILD safari party. Complete with lots of wild animals, wild games, and wild behavior:)

 

 Our scary, and VERY wild lion...

 The Birthday boy with some preschool friends: Cailey & her sister Lexi, & Preston

Cousins!

 The only thing Connor wanted to do at his party, was "play games...you know like the ones we play at my school parties..." but before all that fun started the kids played in the fort,

 built some legos...

Getting wild for some games? Connor, Kaia, Ashlyn, Cailey, Lexi, & Jake

Sophia & Lauren (cousins!!!)

 Let the games begin. First, there was lots and LOTS of safari hunting in the back yard for safari animals...

 Then a water-balloon toss

 And a "pin the tail on the Elephant" - the main game Connor requested. It is amazing that not one single online website sells such a thing, so that was homemade by yours truly. Apparently no pics of said masterpiece could be found. However, the winner: Ashlyn (age 2)...apparently there are a few things that can be accomplished before age five.

Happy Happy Birthday to our wonderful FIVE year old! After the party Connor told us that he "wants to have the exact same party every year!" I guess that means he liked it:) Cheers!

Last Game!

This month concludes Connor's first T-ball season. On the last day, we had a team picnic complete with cake and trophies! Both super exciting for little C. The Coach was well loved by his team parents too and was showered with gifts and cards. Ahhh...it almost makes wrangling 11-four, five, and six year olds worth all the effort. Almost.

Connor & Coach

A Weekend at the Coast

The weather called for rain during our weekend at the coast, so we decided to hit up the 'ole Seaside Aquarium. I'm pretty sure that I haven't been there since I was approximately eight. Apparently they have not remodeled, and it actually seemed smaller somehow 25 years later...one room to be exact. But the kids got to feed the seals, saw the new baby seal (5 days old), touch a few under sea creatures, and point at a lot of silly looking fish!

 Since the rain never came, we also let the children run wild in the sand...it really doesn't take much to entertain these three, apparently. We were tired before they were. Which just sums up a typical day in the life...

Ashlyn's Twin Babies

Ashlyn is reading to her twin babies. She set this all up on her own, right down to the super comfy chair she has them propped up on. This whole scene is reminding me of my life about 20 months ago, except add some real-life crying, diapers, and a three year old running around. This version seems like much more fun. As one of my friends pointed out, it is a good thing she is getting used to balancing twins now, because chances are...

Check out Our Garden

We are growing some veggies and strawberries in order to promote healthier eating here at Growing Up Cunningham. By healthier eating, we are hoping that the kids might actually start eating a vegetable or two here or there since they nurtured them to grow and all. Really even one small bite per meal would be considered an improvement! Check out our greens:

The Happiest Place on Earth!

In no particular order, here are all our "happiest" photos of all the Disney fun:

This is Connor's totally natural smile that he only uses when he is really really HAPPY!

Quote of the Trip: "It is a really good thing that roller coasters never fall off" Goofy's Flying School Roller Coaster - Connor (age almost 5)

Connor Loved, loved, LOVED the ferris wheel. Unfortunately it was the slowest line in the whole park, so we "only" rode it 3 times.

Even our Bags were Disnefied

Oh yea - this was his favorite ride. We rode it in the morning, in the afternoon, and late at night. Every day. Gotta Love Mater!

RACIN' through Radiator Springs