Pics from Jaydens Birthday Party

Jaydens 5th Birthday Party taught us many things about us and our son Jayden. First that we love him and others love him enough to have like 4 different parties. That is Grandparents survived Chuck E Cheese and Grandma and Grandpa Lee even went to Ice Cream with us afterwards. The fact that JJ's mother would take the time to make great cupcakes and find out what he wants his theme party to be and then have it at Garlands means that Jayden is loved. The fact that the rest of the family always takes time off of their schedule to celebrate with Jayden was impressive. He has so many loved ones and so many that want to be part of his life.

Then there is the bad,,, the fact that people do not RSVP or that some people who we thought liked our son did not bother to show on this special occasion was an eye opener and it kept Alison and I awake at night before the big party. But we should not have worried, we should not have ever felt bad. Because we found out that there are so many who do like JJ and who care. The party was a HUGE success. The kids that showed up were awesome. They played all over the place, on the big swing and on the mats and the poles and the zip line and the climbing rope,.... and then watched JJ get to do the Bungee line and he loved it. He was smiling and laughing and having a great time.. He was exactly what U know he is, the kid who always seeks adventure and fun. The kids who were there to celebrate the moment, Jayden, Kallee, Wyatt, Dawson, Jonah, Madeline, Parker, Bailey, Ellen, Olivia, and Marina, and Nolan and Mason who also celebrate with my son made his 5th very memorable. They all got perfect gifts that showed they know our so so very well... Hot Wheels, and Backugans, and Roller Shoes and race car tracks, then the computer and remote control cars, and nerfs and transformers... man Jaydens friends could not have done better.

I know that every parent wants to see their kid with rose colored glasses and think he or she is the perfect child and the most popular and the most athletic... but reality says that cannot be true. What can be true is this, a parent can hope and pray for the best for their children and care for them and love them. And when you ask your son who is his best friend and he says you and mommy, then all is right in the world...

So I will continue to pray for Jayden to have wonderful adventures with his family and loved ones, oh and for a great next year. Happy Birthday Jayden, you are 5 and wonderful.