6 Years Old!!!

Yesterday was another milestone at Camp Clark; our babes turned 6 years old!!! Words cannot describe the joy in LTD's hearts ALL day yesterday. Their day was filled with love, joy, laughter, celebration, peace, amazement, hugs, kisses, singing and........tears (that would be mom). I get a little emotional when I reflect on the years we have shared and how fast that time has gone.

LTD's big day started with cuddling in bed and dad and mom sang Happy Birthday followed by one of their favorite breakfasts; waffles and fruit. The celebration continued at Kindergarten with all their darling classmates and awesome teacher; dad was even there to help out since he volunteered in class yesterday for the reading program. From there, we met at Mall of America since children ride free on their birthdays. LTD were ecstatic they got to try out some new rides this time since they have grown from the last time we were there. They literally SPRINTED from ride to ride all night, laughing all the way. Dad and I got on some rides too with them and we almost hurled from the spinning roller coaster. Can you believe the kiddos were ready to go again? AND, guess who they got to visit with personally........SANTA! It was a quiet night at MOA so they had Santa all to themselves :) Afterwards, we had a tasty dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the mall, Twin City Grill which was a nice treat for all. BUT, LTD couldn't wait to eat and get home to open presents.

After baths, we let them stay up a little later to open presents and play with them a bit. It's amazing to watch a child's eyes light up when they open gifts, isnt' it? The excitement is something I wish we could bottle up and sell to all of us who sometimes need a boost of true joy.

LTD hit the sack hard with smiles on their faces. Up next, Cosmic bowling on Saturday with their closest friends and going to our church's Christmas Pageant on Saturday Night. Sunday, our family is volunteering for our church's live nativity scene which is held all weekend during the pageant times. Dad is Joseph, mom is Mary, and LTD are angels . Thankfully we have lots of baby dolls to play the part of Baby Jesus. By Sunday night, I believe we are all going to be exhausted from all the fun but what a great feeling it will be. We are so amazingly blessed and grateful for our "angels". Thank you, God!