Payton's Birthday

I can hardly believe my little guy is 6 years old! He had a very special birthday this year, since it fell on the same day that his kindergarten class took their first field trip to the local zoo. Brian chaperoned since it was a little too much walking for this 9-month pregnant mommy. He had a great day picking out the menu all day and receiving lots of love and attention from everyone. Here's a little glimpse into his special day...

Nothing like starting your day with a birthday candle in cinnamon buns! Yum!

This is a picture of the cupcakes that we brought to his class. Can you tell that the M n M's are in the shape of "6's?" It looked cuter in the magazine picture, but the kids didn't seem to mind!

 Here he is opening some of this birthday "loot!"

And of course since he got to pick the menu for the day, guess where he chose to dine for dinner? McDonald's of course!

All in all, a very good day for this awesome 6 year old boy!

To my sweet Payton,
I can hardly believe you are 6 years old. It seems like just yesterday we were teaching you baby sign language and watching you take your first steps. Now you are counting to 1,000 and drawing the most creative pictures I've ever seen. You are so funny and tell the best jokes! I love how you are always concerned for those around you and give lots of hugs and kisses to express your love for people. You are growing into such a smart, talented, God-loving little boy and I am so very proud of you. I hope you know how much you are loved each and every day, but especially today on your birthday. We love you so much!
 - Mama & Dada