barrett: 71 months old

Look who is one month away from turning 6!  He's so geared up for his birthday party.  I had to plan his birthday a bit earlier this year, since we were going to Germany and Austria during prime birthday-planning time.  We're going with a dinosaur theme this year, and I think his little friends will have a blast!  

This kid has the biggest heart.  Let me share something that happened today - Britton was scootering down the driveway and took a spill.  She banged up her elbow pretty badly, and was crying.  I hurried her inside to wash her scrape, and after, I noticed Barrett still outside, crying.  He was upset because he didn't want Britton to hurt and he was worried about her.  He then went and drew her some pictures to make her feel better.  A ridiculously sweet kid he is.

Likes:  Power Rangers, gummy bears, chocolate from Germany

Dislikes:  waiting for his birthday

116 months old

I feel like both of my kids are growing like weeds!  I went to have lunch with Britton last week, and as I looked around the cafeteria, I recognized her friends that had been coming over since second grade.  And they all look like miniature adults!  When did fourth graders come up to my shoulders?  

Speaking of growing up too fast, Britton is going to sleep-away camp this summer!  We finally decided on one in the Texas hill country, and it looks amazing.  They have a ton of activities, like canoeing, archery, horseback riding, scuba diving, swimming, and so much more.  She has no fear about not knowing anyone going, which would have shaken me to my core at her age.  But no, she's ready for some adventure!

Likes:  Lemony Snicket books, cats, swinging

Dislikes:  having a cold, having to get up in the morning