Sam is FIVE years old!

On May 25th, Sam turned FIVE years old! He was so excited for his birthday and was counting down the days for weeks. He had a birthday wish list about 30 items long, but we surprised him with something not on his list...a bike! He was thrilled with his surprise and loves going fast so he can "feel the wind". Sam also shares a birthday with his Grandpa Gary, so, Peter planned a special surprise for Gary and Sam...a Twins game complete with fireworks! Neither Gary nor Sam had been to Target Field before, so it was a fun and memorable night for them both. Even with his late night, Sam still enjoyed his Spider-Man themed party the next day:)

Sweet Samuel, at age five you:

*have a definite sweet tooth.

*love playing Rescue Heroes, and your current favorite is Captain America.

*are so excited to go to kindergarten in the fall.

*are learning how to read and write.

*adore your little brother and frequently say that Charlie "is the baby you always wanted".

*like to refer to Charlie and Josie as "the kids".

*love to play baseball with Dad.

*are becoming a little more outgoing and even want to go outside to meet new people when you see them walking by our house.

*love to help Mom in the kitchen (usually because you want to taste test everything).

*no longer take (or need) naps.

*enjoy arts and crafts - your current crafts involve making Super Hero accessories.

*have become very good at cleaning up your toys...which Mommy and Daddy appreciate!

*love, love, love to ask a million questions each day. You are so curious about everything and often stump Mom, so we have to look up answers on the computer:)

*rarely ask to listen to kids' cds in the car...you now prefer the radio and sing along to many of the songs.

We love you little buddy, and we are enjoying watching you grow up and discover your own interests and talents! We are so proud of the great kid that you are!

Sam checking out his new playground at Kindergarten Visitation