Our darling boy turned 5 years old! He was so excited! We gave him a new scooter for his birthday and he loves it. We had a little scooter party with a couple of friends followed by cake. A couple notes: nothing says "younger brother" like Ira pouting in one of the photos. It's tough! And, the way Conor looks at Enoch is adorable. He's a good dad and they have a really special relationship.

All I really want is to sleep well again.

My darling baby girl is 15! We rode the Hiawatha and Nana, Papa and Felix came in town. Holly wanted worms & dirt for her birthday dessert, it's kind of her signature. That and Texas sheet cake. She wanted bike supplies for her birthday (check!). And soon she's going to learn to drive. I have heard repeatedly how wonderful it is to have another driver in the house and I can't wait! Looking for a second car.

Naturally, Holly wanted to do something bike related for her birthday so off to the Hiawatha Trail we went. We borrowed a trailer for the boys and enjoyed the day! It was a gorgeous, warm day.

All my brown-eyed boy wanted for his birthday was a big, red fire truck. He was thrilled and so were his siblings. What a joy Enoch is. I just love when he sits on my lap to read a book and his little ear is against my cheek. Every time he calls me, "mom," my heart catches. I love being his mother.

We celebrated his birthday with lots of things! Waffles for breakfast, treats for his class, lunch in a train car with grandpa and finally cake with friends. What a guy!