The Fifth Birthday!

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FIVE!
Owen's fifth birthday brought with it a real party with lots of friends, lots of activities, including:

A BOUNCY HOUSE!!!

What's funny about the above picture is that we actually took the time to hang balloons on the mailbox so that Owen's guests would have an easier time finding the house with the party ...

It was so much fun! Owen's grandparents were all here, along with Amy and me, Auntie Pam, many friends ...

... and Maya dressed up like The Cookie Monster.

Despite the 47 degree high temp, there were many things to celebrate about the day. Owen had a blast, which was key. But beyond that, the kids were absolutely wonderful.

Owen has great friends, and he has a good radar for who he wants to spend time with, which was evident when he was planning who to invite. "No, he doesn't play nice," and "No, he has a potty mouth," were actual disqualifiers for the party. And, indeed, everyone played nicely together.

One little boy even asked if he could be excused after he had finished his birthday cake.

Beyond that, there were no accidents of the food, injury, or potty variety. The food was wonderful.

And we all survived.

Plus, everyone slept great late into the morning of May 9.

Happy birthday, Owen. We love you!