The Day Justice Turned "5"

Our family tradition is that the kids get new jammies to wear the night before their birthday and take a picture with the age they are leaving. Unfortunately, Justice fell asleep while I was birthday shopping and so I had to wake him to take the picture. As you can see, he was NOT happy.

He was much happier when he woke up and realized he was 5!

We made an early stop for gum (notice the 5 on the pack, fitting). He has been waiting til age 5 to chew gum. He was thrilled, however, after Jess found gum on his forehead he lost that priveledge. Poor guy is waiting for 6 now.

Then we had a mommy/son hour at Toys R Us, where he got a crown, a balloon, and Woody and Buzz race cars. It's an adorable thing they do there. If you go on your birthday, they announce it, give you a balloon to identify you, and then all of the employees and customers wish you a Happy Birthday as you shop.

After that, we met Victoria, Little Laker (Karlee) and Middle Laker (Jess) at the Crossings to see Despicable Me.

At the end of the afternoon, we went to the Barber Shop. Yep, the Barber Shop! Not Cool Cuts for Kids, but Nick's Barber Shop. He did such a great job, sat like a big boy still and quiet, and saved me eight bucks.

It was a great start to his day, followed by his first EVER surprise birthday party. Details to come!!!