Ruckus Turned Six!

We had a small birthday party kickoff the evening of this guy's six year anniversary on earth and then went on to have a party with friends about a week later. 

Sitting in the birthday chair.

Excited party guests :)

Hugging Buckabu and Papa after opening their gift.

Ruckus' brothers made him a Man Cave hang out in the garage for his b-day.

I love that tender smile.

Only snapped two pictures at the party - Lame. The kids are trying to pop the opposing team's balloons that are attached to their ankles.

Ruckus,

One year older and mostly wiser too Kiddo! You've just completed Kindergarten and you excelled in every way. Like Lou, you can't get enough of school and were always a little bummed when Christmas vacation and Spring Break occurred. You are super social and really have a great mind for learning. 

I call you the secret learner. Sometimes I can't tell if you're really enjoying a topic, especially when you begin singing quietly to yourself, but when we address the subject matter later you pipe right in with the pieces of knowledge you've stored away. You've really liked reading the B.F.G. with your brothers and I and probably look forward to it more than any of your siblings.

You love to sing and up until a week ago you wanted to be a Rock Star when you grow up but now you've decided on becoming a Spy. Pretty intense business.  

I know you can do whatever you put your mind to but I believe you were born to create. I guess we all were. But you my friend are so imaginative when it comes to art. Everyday there is a new masterpiece your little hands have invited into this world. 

Almost everyday before school you would design various art pieces to bestow upon your well loved teacher, Miss Coles. You also had to make gifts for your lady friends and good pals. You are not shy about sharing which girls you think are amazing and even if they don't return your appreciation you still think they're lovely anyway. 

You enjoy assisting me in the kitchen - which I'm working on saying yes to more often. You love to see how things are made and which ingredients are included. 

Your sugar sensor if off the hook. For real. You can smell a piece of candy in a hidden cupboard from a mile away and can hear the carbonation sizzling out of a newly opened soda as if your life depended on it. You also love a good old steak and consume it with such pleasure. Sorry, those are totally my genes buddy. We're working on moderation.

I love you my sweet boy. You entertain our whole family with your great comedic timing and sense of humor. I know Heavenly Father has great plans in store for you. 

Your big, sensitive heart blesses the lives of many.

Love,

Mom

  

Photo B-day Shoot -

The two May birthday boys.