Jude turned 6 years old on January 2nd! We usually try to take the kids out to dinner on their Birthday and this year Jude chose Taco Bell.
Really?
I suggested some other places, like Red Robin, but he was adamant--Taco Bell was where he wanted to go.
To try and make it a little more special, we drove about 30 minutes to Ruckerville where they had a combined Taco Bell and KFC with a large indoor playground. It was a hit!
Really?
I suggested some other places, like Red Robin, but he was adamant--Taco Bell was where he wanted to go.
To try and make it a little more special, we drove about 30 minutes to Ruckerville where they had a combined Taco Bell and KFC with a large indoor playground. It was a hit!
Lance was with his Dad this night and missed it. Love you, Lance!
Later that week, we brought cupcakes to Jude's class. George was home that day and got to come which made it that much more special.
Jude loved being the spotlight at lunch that day!
Entertaining the kids:
Entertaining the kids:
He even got a special surprise in the mail! His friends Cameron, Caroline, and Jake Vedomske all sent him sweet Birthday drawings. We miss our friends from Copeley!
This year, Jude decided he wanted a Skylanders Birthday Party, just like last year. We held it near the end of January, just to make it separate from Christmas (and to give me more time to plan!). Stay tuned!
Some Jude updates as a big 6-year-old:
He's a brick! This kid is about 50% for height on the growth chart and 95th for weight!! He is solid from head to toe and has been since he was born at a whopping 9 lbs, 1 oz.
He LOVES people. He is still the most social kid I know. He makes friends wherever he goes and is always surrounded by kids.
He never stops smiling.
Kindergarten is going well and Jude is picking up reading really fast. He read the whole book. I'm betting by the time summer rolls around, he'll be reading like a pro.
Just like his brother Lance, Jude's favorite past time (other than jumping on the trampoline) is watching videos on YouTube. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that, but it's true. It's the first thing he wants to do in the morning and we're constantly having to pry him away from his favorite channels. He loves watching FGTeeV, a family that plays Skylanders and other games together and reviews different toys and is convinced that when our baby is born we should name her "Lexi" just like the sister on this particular channel.
He has his first crush! He calls her his "first best friend" and talks about her constantly. This cute little girl named Sage is in his Kindergarten class and in our neighborhood, so he gets to see her a lot. She will come over to our house after school and the two of them will run around, jump together on the trampoline, laugh in his room while they play and generally just enjoy being together. It's cute.
Jude is super touchy-feely. He needs to be snuggled and tickled and in your personal space constantly. He just loves, loves, loves being with people. I hope that never changes.
He likes to dance. He and George will turn on iTunes and rock out to the music together. I love it.
Jude keeps us on our toes and makes us laugh every day. His smile is infectious, as is his love of life. He is almost always happy, a joy to be around.
Love you, Ju Ju! Thanks for being the sunshine in our home, the laughter, the energy, and the craziness. We love having you in our family!
Some Jude updates as a big 6-year-old:
He's a brick! This kid is about 50% for height on the growth chart and 95th for weight!! He is solid from head to toe and has been since he was born at a whopping 9 lbs, 1 oz.
He LOVES people. He is still the most social kid I know. He makes friends wherever he goes and is always surrounded by kids.
He never stops smiling.
Kindergarten is going well and Jude is picking up reading really fast. He read the whole book. I'm betting by the time summer rolls around, he'll be reading like a pro.
Just like his brother Lance, Jude's favorite past time (other than jumping on the trampoline) is watching videos on YouTube. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that, but it's true. It's the first thing he wants to do in the morning and we're constantly having to pry him away from his favorite channels. He loves watching FGTeeV, a family that plays Skylanders and other games together and reviews different toys and is convinced that when our baby is born we should name her "Lexi" just like the sister on this particular channel.
He has his first crush! He calls her his "first best friend" and talks about her constantly. This cute little girl named Sage is in his Kindergarten class and in our neighborhood, so he gets to see her a lot. She will come over to our house after school and the two of them will run around, jump together on the trampoline, laugh in his room while they play and generally just enjoy being together. It's cute.
Jude is super touchy-feely. He needs to be snuggled and tickled and in your personal space constantly. He just loves, loves, loves being with people. I hope that never changes.
He likes to dance. He and George will turn on iTunes and rock out to the music together. I love it.
Jude keeps us on our toes and makes us laugh every day. His smile is infectious, as is his love of life. He is almost always happy, a joy to be around.
Love you, Ju Ju! Thanks for being the sunshine in our home, the laughter, the energy, and the craziness. We love having you in our family!
