FIVE!

Carter turned 5 at the end of August and we were lucky enough to celebrate his birthday with numerous family parties and fun adventures.

The Friday of his birthday weekend we hung out at Uncle Josh's house with Josh, Kristin, Ema (Grandma Webb), Uncle Mark, Tracy, Grandpa Mike, Uncle Kenny, and Aunt Carol.  We had ice cream cake and tons of presents.  We also got to see Josh's new puppy, Bull, a 6 week old pit bull.  The kids had a fantastic time.

Saturday Uncle Bob, Aunt Lee, Elsa, and Claire arrived to spend the weekend with us.  As usual, the kids started playing together the second they arrived and didn't let up until the second they left. 

We spent a lazy Saturday around the house, playing the wii and playing outside when it wasn't raining.

Sunday we headed to Michigan Adventure.  Grandpa and Grandma Jernstadt and Grandma and Grandpa Baldwin also joined us.  We had quite the crowd to herd around the park!  The kids had a blast (and the grown-ups too) and they were incredibly good all day without naps and with constant running around.

Here are some pictures of the kids (big and little) enjoying the rides.

In another year Carter will probably be a perfect height to get on a few more rides.  But they had tons of rides to choose from regardless. 

On Monday we celebrated with cake and more presents for Carter and Elsa.  Carter's gift mainly revolved around Lego's, I think he got a total of 5 more big sets, but he also got a cool Cars Monopoly game, and a Razor Scooter as well.    He has been enjoying all of the presents immensely.

On Monday evening the grownups went to see Lyle Lovett in concert at Frederick Meijer Gardens. It was a great concert and a wonderful end to a fantastic weekend!  We already miss everyone!