He's 5!!

It's hard to believe, but Theo turned 5 today! Boy how time flies! Theo is different from Lizzie & Will in many ways. His personality is complex & I often don't understand what makes him tick - he keeps me on my toes! He is quick to smile & quick to cry. In fact his emotions can be all over the place in a matter of seconds! He's not as compliant, which keeps us humble as parents! He likes to play with others, but is also content to be alone. But if left alone for too long, he's for sure making trouble! When people who have never met my children see a family photo, they instantly pick out Theo & say that "he must be the ornery one"! He's all about having fun & he makes us all laugh often. He is already understanding some truths about living a life centered around Christ - we pray that continues. Here are some photos to show the many facets of Theo's personality.

Here's the bathtub picture that the other kids also had at this age

About 10 months old, camping with my parents & meeting my brother for the first time. That's my brother's hat & Theo didn't want to take it off!

Instantly upset because he couldn't have the cookies that another family offered him at William's t-ball game.

Showing some attitude at the Butterfly exhibit because none of the butterflies would stay on his pudgy little hand! A second later he was all smiles when his sister caught one for him & put it on his hand! :)

Having fun in the snow!

All excited about Star Wars night at the baseball game, until he got tired of just sitting and watching baseball!

Having one of his "laugh attacks" at dinner

His 4.5 yr old photo that he insisted on wearing a shirt & tie just like William

Goofy faces he makes when asked to look at the camera & smile

Blowing out the candles at the party we had on Christmas with Tim's side of the family

Happy Birthday, buddy! We love you!