Barrett turns 5

I know some of us can hardly beleive that he made it but he did. I think he gets better and better every year. I know ask me again once he becomes a teenager but that is a few years off so for now I will enjoy my sweet and loveable little boy. I felt bad for Bear this year since he really wanted to go to Sea World, but since I am huge and very uncomfortable we decided to stay home and visit a local water park instead.


He still had a blast with this cousin's and family. Plus the water park is just the right size for younger families, the lines are not too long and most of the kids are just tall enough to ride the rides. Now there is one we do not let them ride just yet, maybe next year. The bottom drops right out from under your feet and down you go, not sure they are ready for that one.


Anyway, Bear said his favorite ride today was the one that acts like a toliet because you go round and round and round before you get down to the end. Pretty fun, but that line can get long, so you have to jump on that ride pretty early. I think another favorite is the wave pool. Especially when the waves are going, the kids love to jump and try to swim.


We also went bowling on his actual birthday, with his cousins, which was pretty good. Most everyone did really well, and paid attention and did as they were told. Cooper is finally learning how to sit and wait his turn, very hard for a two year old. Then of course more swimming, because what Texas, July birthday would be complete without some amount of swimming.


I'm pretty excited that Bear has made this jump to five and I think that he will continue to improve with age, just like a good wine.