Brian Turns 6!!

Inspite of my beggings and pleadings to please stay 5, my normally obeident Brian decided he was going to turn 6. When he asked me why I wanted him to stay 5 I told him he was just the cutest little 5 year old ever!! When he informed me that he would just be the cutest 6 year old and every old forever, well I consented. BUT ONLY because it meant so much to him and I love him so much!!

So, on Tuesday June 2, 2009, Brian woke up as a 6 year old!! I am a big believer in birthdays being the most special of days. So we celebrate right when we wake up until the very end!

We start by having the birthday person's favorite breakfast. Brian requested puff pancakes...

You get one warmer upper candle to help warm up for the big finale birthday wish! It also symbolizes that all important 1st moment of life!!

It was a school day but he got to open up a present we got in the mail that morning from Grandpa Robin, Grandma Carol, Aunt Karalee & Uncle Derrick & Uncle Michael.

This Pic shows just how thoughtful and considerate brother Brian is,

that his younger brother, Tyson is opening one of his presents!!

How did they know you LOVE nerf guns and needed more bullets?

(thanks guys!! Great start to the day!)

Like I mentioned, there was school on Brian's birthday. But it wasn't too bad considering it was a water day and they even got to wear their bathing suits to school!

I picked them up a little early from school and we all headed to Disneyland!

This year, you can get into Disneyland for free on your birthday. In our case, we applied that money for a annual pass. Kierstin and Bradley already had theirs. Everyone got in

except dad who was busy working so we could do such great things like go to Disneyland.

He also stayed home with Tyson so we could enjoy the rides Ty wouldn't be able to go on.

(thanks dad!! He's getting his pass on his bday in 2 weeks)

We got to Disneyland with no traffic. Not only that, we didn't wait in the long lines for tickets. Walked right up to guest services and got it right away!

We got there in time to do the Buzz Lightyear ride with Brian's good buddy, Jeffrey Ritter. They came just to see Brian for his b-day. Unfortuantely, do to a lack of communication on my part, they had to leave right after the ride. They thought we'd be there earlier and I didn't understand they had to leave at 5:00. But it was fun to see him, however brief.

You then drove me crazy (literally) in autopia!!

You then jumped right in full gear, to the Matterhorn ride.. and loved it!

From the extreme of the Matterhorn, to the relative unextreme of Snow White.

Did you know there is a hidden Mickey on every ride in Disneyland?

Bryce and Brian managed to find the one on Snow White all by themselves.

It's in some jewels in the mine.

We took a walk through Sleeping Beauty's Castle.

If you've never walked through, you should. It tells the story of Sleeping Beauty

and it's more than pics. They had renovated it since last time we were there.

It was really cool.

Brian just didn't like the idea of someone stealing his girl! (you can't see Prince Philip due to the flash)

Actually, this is how Brian felt about me calling her his girlfriend.

We then strolled over to the jungle cruise.

The last time we went to Dland, Brian was 3. He doesn't remember really anything. Everything was new and fun. We told him to listen close to the boat driver cuz that was part of the fun of the Jungle Cruise.

Boy, did he listen! He ducked when he was told to duck! So funny Brian. He thought the elephant was going to nail us with a stream of water for sure!

We got a good workout climbing to the top of Tarzan's tree house. What a view!

It sure is high up there!

We spooked ourselves at the Haunted Mansion but I failed to get a pic, darn it!

We had fun and don't need the proof.

Seeing the drop on Splash Mt. didn't deter you...

You hopped right on board...

and acutally avoided getting splashed,

but Kierstin and Bradley didn't (avoid the splash that is!)

We ran over to use our fast passes for Indiana Jones

and made it out to tell about it.We snapped this pic in front of the castle at night. Unfortunately, it didn't

light up in the pic like it was. Too bad, it was beautiful!!

We made it out of the park and waited in line, the longest, 30 minutes for splash Mountain.

Not bad for a summer day!!

It really was a perfect Disneyland birthday!

We got home kinda late, considering it was a school night. Everyone was pooped and went straight to bed.

But no birthday is complete without the birthday cake and wish!

So we continued the celebration to the next evening with cake and ice cream!

May all your wishes come true!!

And I must say...

You really ARE the cutest 6 year old ever!

(and I know you will be cute 4ever too, no matter how many years older you get!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET BRIAN!!!

A few fun 6 year old facts about Brain...

He is the best big brother (as evidenced) and little brother for that matter!
Although he used up most of his crying for the 1st 2 years of his life,
he is really easy going for the most part.
He is always trying to be helpful
He is very obedient and aware of rules.
He has the cutest dimples!
He is thoughtful and considerate.
He has a great vocabulary.