FIVE

I keep asking James if he's 27, because does he not look BIG? My favorite things about this five-year-old:

1. his eternally long legs

2. his ready giggle for his baby brother

3. his imagination

4. he listens to audio books every.single.day, and I get to read books I like with him too

5. his attempts at "leadership" with his brothers are often well-meaning

6. his theological observations and questions

7. the absurd nicknames he gives to things (ie Angus is "Stengu")

Breakfast in bed a la Daddy:

Not sure about this boring present, but one game of Uno later and he's a fan:

The pirate ship that has been played with nonstop by both boys (and without too much selfishness):

And cupcakes! Birthday success!:

We love our James, always and forever.