Ethan Robert turns SIX!

About a week and a half ago I had Ethans' pictures taken for his 6th birthday. It was the best photo shoot of any of my kids by far. Even beating one of his old records. Honestly it took like 10 minutes. He was molded this way and that and would just hold the pose and smile and on to the next shot. But when I was looking at this afterwards, I realized that the stool he is sitting on is the same one he was on when he had his 1st birthday pics taken. Here is my little man 5 years ago!!! Still wasn't walking so he needed to hold onto that bar stool. I cannot believe how fast that flew by.
We celebrateed his birthday with a party of course and were very nervous on Saturday as it rained and rained and got so cold. But luckily our prayers for a good day were answered and we were able to enjoy the day Sunday outside. We invited family and some of Ethans friends. Total we had 23 kids here. Needless to say we will be having friend and family parties separate in the future- it was crazy! I don't think I had two seconds to finish a sentence with anyone....But my birthday boy had a blast! He was running on one speed all day (supercharged) and with each new guest arriving he
was more pumped!

We had planned water games for the kids, but it was a bit too chilly for that. The kids were able to still hit the pinata. Ethan helped mommy make it this year. Even though he thought the pinata paste was gross, he was proud of the end results.
I was a little worried though about all the kids would getting a turn to hit it, we used the plastic bat so they would. Although Jason was a bit disappointed that he didn't. He usually is the one to open it up, but his swing is pretty strong these days, he would've broken it with his first hit or two!! He got to hold the rope and pull it on people, so I think that was a fair trade.

He definitely was shown by many people that he is one loved little boy. It was a great day. I think everyone, esp the kids had fun. Although most of it for me was a blur, my grandpa played videographer for me (Thanks Grandpa!) I will have to sit down and watch everyone in action!