Birthday Boy - Mr. X
Xavier turned 6 years old this week,
and boy what a birthday week it has been for him. On Wednesday they
celebrated his birthday with his Kindergarten class. On Thursday
they celebrated his birthday on the elementary school announcements.
On Friday we celebrated his special day with the family. On Saturday
we had a ton of fun inviting all of his friends from Primary to join
us for a backyard water party. And on Sunday they celebrated his
birthday in Primary. It's great to have a birthday and know so many
wonderful people love you.
I am deeply blessed by this little boy
in our home. Xavier has a shining, bright glow inside of him that
cannot be kept inside. To me he is the embodiment of the Light of
Christ. He is so happy to be alive and to experience this mortal
life and you can see that love from the Savior shine out of him. It
is no surprise that his favorite color is yellow because he is so
bright.
Xavier is nearly always cheerful (we
must allow for those times when one is tired, hungry, or sick) and
always friendly. When I am feeling blue, I know a few minutes of
conversation with Xavier will always lift my spirits. He is my go-to
guy when I need a smile or an enthusiastic hug. He brings fun and
cheer into our home with his ready laughter and eagerness to find the
best in anybody. He loves life and is pleased with all who he meets.
For Xavier there are no strangers, just
friends he hasn't met yet. I stand amazed and grateful that he comes
home from school each day announcing that he has made a new friend
and that making friends is easy to do. I know he is reaching out in
love and friendship to all he meets. He is an example of a believer
and shares his knowledge that we are all special with those he
encounters through his actions and the kid, loving way he treats
others. He does so much good in the world.
Happy Birthday, Xavier. You brought
sunshine and joy into our family on the day you were born. I am
eagerly looking forward to a lifetime of sunny days with you!
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| Now there is a great debate over Xavier's new toy raging in our home. Xavier says it is an action figure. Loyd and Dad keep calling it a doll. Xavier is not happy with their classification of his totally awesome Captain America, and he is not afraid to let them know. Captain America is totally an action figure. |
Birthday Party Fun
Water fun in the backyard with water balloon games, water beads to play with in the kiddie pool, water slide fun, and yummy ice cream cupcakes. We had 20 of our friends from Primary come and join us to celebrate Xavier's birthday. Yea for birthday party fun!
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| Xavier, the birthday boy. Go 6! |
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| Water Beadz for the kids to play with. Everyone got to take some home too. |
Water balloon games
Here are some funny, short slow motion water balloon videos. Loyd's video is hilarious at the end!
Owen's party perch in the mommy pouch. Now that is one content baby.
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| Rebekah and her friend Ella |
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| Ice Cream Cupcakes. Genius! They are simple party sized ice cream cups from the grocery store. Yea for Simplicity! |
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| Everyone got their own candle to blow out (Xavier got 6). I got this great idea from my friend Dana. It's genius for birthday parties where all the kids really just want to blow out the candles too. :) |
I think the party was a hit!
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