Happy 5th Birthday Jacer Boy!

Our sweet (crazy) little baby is a giant 5 year old all the sudden! How did this happen?! Seriously, time flies. Our Jacer celebrated his 5th on March 1st. Good thing he is okay with laid back parties, because that is what we had. I started ordering his presents on Amazon a few days before the big day (I probably shouldn't confess that in such a public record, should I?) He determined that he wanted Hawaiian Haystacks for dinner (what else?) and a batman cake, which was easy enough to order from the local grocery store. Lucky boy got to go to daycare on his birthday so he took donuts there and was just thrilled that they sang to him. It's the little things, people. 

We had dinner at home, cake and ice cream, and of course presents. We loved celebrating our boy, even if it was low key!

Grandpa Dave and Grandma Sharon sent this as part of Jace's gift. Chocolate fudge. :) hahah!

At age 5, here's some fun facts about Jace:

*He's still on the huge side--95% for weight and 95% for height. 

*There aren't even quite words to describe this kid and his personality. He is outgoing, friendly, personable, chatty, social, talkative, did I mention social, happy, a good helper, and hilarious. I have NO idea where he comes from. I mean I am social and friendly, but this kid takes it to a new level. Devin's only son and he is nothing like him :). For example, one day at church, before we even knew he was gone, he was up sitting with a 16 year old boy asking him to make him a paper airplane. Then sacrament ends and he zips to the back without even stopping to check in with us to show our home teacher his new airplane. Then, he's back at the front checking with Brother Sweeten to see if he brought his treat for the week (Yes-- he has an arrangement with a man in our ward to bring him a treat every week-- poor man), then he is running by the Bishop's office to pick up a treat off his desk, then off to primary. All this time, we are chasing him and saying "Jace, get back here!" Does he care-- not so much.

*Speaking of treats and Jace's embarrassing behavior, he continues to go to the neighbor two doors down and ask for treats on a whim. He usually comes home with things like a whole big bag of m&ms, a box of creamies, etc. It's horrifying. The other day, she brought him some treats to the house (she is kind like that-- I think she is a good sport about the whole thing) and the next day he ran over asking for more, telling her that "my mom and dad ate them all!" (which was NOT true--we hadn't even had any!!). That kid. When I tell him he has to stop doing this, he says, "I am working hard at it mom, I really am, I just can't quit all the way!" I need to get him a support group or something...

*Jace is a smart boy even though we have not worked with him nearly as much as we did with Hallie. He knows all his letters and sounds and can write his name quite well. He can count to who knows how high. I think he will pick up reading quickly in kindergarten.

*Jace is a lefty! Weird.

*Jace is into trains, legos, lincoln logs, coloring, riding his bike, playing with balls, going to the park, and watching movies/ipad of course. He can entertain himself pretty well, which is a blessing since he is the only kid at home during the day.

*Jace has a soft heart and is very sweet and caring when he wants to be. He is the first to share with someone who wants something and gives out hugs and kisses to all of his sisters, Devin, and me on a regular basis. He has the cutest little grin and when he is sweet like that, it just melts my heart. It helps make up for some of his crazy antics!

We love you Jacer boy!