someone's about to turn 5!!!!!

In a couple of days, my William will be FIVE!  5!!  I will save my thoughts for him on his b-day, but here are some  highlights from his Word World birthday party.

 This year, instead of playing games, Mom helped me to plan some activities for the kids.  This way there wouldn't be any winners or losers.  This went SO much better compared to last year.  Since we had a Word World theme, the kids were making name bracelets.

 It was great to see everyone engaged and seeing the kids get excited as they finished their bracelets.

 For another activity, we hid letter puzzle pieces around the room and then asked the kids to find them and put the alphabet puzzle together.

 It was funny to watch them look for the letters.

 Happy birthday, my sweet William!

 I don't think William has ever eaten a cupcake all by himself before.  He seems to be watching Joshua's technique on how to peel the baking cup off.

Other than his sticker books, this was William's favorite present from Mema and Papa.  It was a cash register!  Gotta love the educational gifts!  =)

William really loved being surrounded by his family and friends!  (I'm sure the presents helped a little.)  We are so amazingly blessed to have our big boy in our lives!!  Love him to pieces!