May 6th

On May 6th our little Sam turned 6 years-old. It is amazing how fast they grow up and change. Since his preschool has a kindergarten program we kept him there for his kindergarten year. Which means we did not have the big changing to elementary school which means I have not had to face that he is growing up. But now that he has turned six and I registered him for school, I am realizing he will be in 1st grade!! That just seems so old to me. He has grown up so much in the last few months, taking on more responsibility and really becoming the leader amongst our clan. When I look at him he no longer has that baby-toddler-preschool look, he looks like a big-kid!! We are so proud of our little Sam and are excited for his new and fun year ahead.

So how did we celebrate this occasion? We gathered our family whom lives in town (20) and all went out to Yanagi for dinner at the Teppan tables, a family favorite. Everyone had a great time and of course the food was wonderful. Afterwards everyone came home to enjoy in birthday cake. We are going to have a kid party with 6 of his good friends on Saturday but until then here are a few pictures from the evening.

4 great-grand parents and 2 grandparents all in a row!! (the other 4 grandparents where present just not pictured! Don't do the math it wont add up, we are just blessed!)

Sam was trying to catch a shrimp in his mouth!

His soccer cake, the Saturday party is a Soccer theme!