Happy 5th Birthday Cayman + a Dino Party!

Cayman turned 5 last month.  I still can't believe that my baby boy is 5.  I am one lucky gal to be this handsome little guys mommy. It's hard to put into words what a blessing being a mother is.  I sure am enjoying getting to know his spirit.  Some of Cayman's strongest character traits are his compassion, love and sensitivity for others.  He goes out of his way all the time to make sure that I am happy and that I know that he loves me.  He is my little helper and the ultimate steward over his little brother and sister.  Hudson is his little side kick and wants to be just like him. Cayman takes care of Quinn like he is her little Daddy and Quinn thinks Cayman is the Bee's Knees!  He makes friends very easily and the ladies are already after him (this makes me very nervous, for instance, far too frequently there are older girls following him around saying how cute he is).  I did a little interview the other day (a new tradition I am going to do every year on my kiddos birthday) and here is a summary:

"I want to be a "Paleontologist Dinosaur Expert when I grow up". (since he was 2 he hasn't waivered)

His best qualities (according to him)- "My strength" (Rhandi- like what?) "My abs, long arms and speedyness". 

Favorite things to do- "Play" (Rhandi- play what?)  "With Toys, games, my family and my friends".

Favorite Food- Candy and Watermelon.  Favorite Dinner Food- Pasta.

Favorite thing about Preschool- Play time, snack time and crafts.

At 5, Cayman excels in his memory and recollection (it's really quite incredible).  He is really good at math and is quite the little Scientist. He is (slowly) getting better at writing his name more clearly and learning his letters.  He also likes to read with me and will sometimes spend a full hour, by himself looking through his books. He is getting ready to play on his first soccer team and he can't wait.  He has been asking to take a Hip Hop Dance class, I think we will start that soon (I can't resist, it's the Dancer in me).  He is also a wiz on the computer and Daddy's smart phone (I am amazed and scared at the same time).  We are so lucky and blessed to have his sweet spirit in our home.  We love you Cayman and can't wait to see the amazing things you do with your life. 


DINO BIRTHDAY PARTY
Cayman has been talking about having a Dinosaur Birthday Party for a looong time!  He had about 12 friends over, it was 5 year old madness and it went great.  We played pin the horn on the triceratops, did a sweet obstacle course, and ate pizza while watching Dinosaur Train.
 

 

 

 Watch out . . . there's a T REX loose in the house!

Mom made Cayman a sweet Dino Cake (I gave him the choice when I was planning the party, I showed him pictures, I was grateful he choose this cake instead of a 3D Cake- thanks buddy!)

 

  

 Make a wish!

His friends know him well, the key to his heart is through Dinosaurs!

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 Most of the party crew, getting ready for the obstacle course.

 Happy Brody- one of Cayman's best buddies! 

 

 They even drank from dino cups . . .

Lots of Dino Decorations . . . 

Dino Goodie Bags . . .

 A end of the night family pic that Cayman clearly wasn't feeling- he was too busy playing to stop for a picture. 

Cayman's Special Day at School

Cayman goes to a wonderful Preschool.  Each student has a "special day", I brought in treats for his class and Cayman got to wear a special hat and pick a new toy.  He was so excited for his special day and it was fun to spend some time in his classroom. 

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 Cayman asked me to make Dinosaur cookies for his class.  The kids loved them.  It's amazing how much kids love Dinosaurs!