Fortunately He Turned 5

Fortunately 4 and 5 year old kids will overlook any lack of artistic ability when sugar is involved.
Thanks Aunt Megan for the Star Wars cookie cutters. They were a hit in E's K4 class as well as in the Jenkins household.

Fortunately we were able to gather a small birthday crew for a treasure hunt, pizza, singing, and cake after school but before T-ball.

Fortunately we had an excellent reader (Zach) to guide us through the journey.

Clue 1: A hop skip and a jump is all it takes to get to this place where Graham loves to run and escape.

The Park
Clue 2: In fairy tales of old trolls live under here but in Udhailiyah there's nothing to fear.

The Bridge in the Jebel Courtyard

Clue 3: Splish Splashing at this fountain can be so much fun but your feet will turn black on this ground when you run.

Splash Fountain Park
Clue 4: For a while it's been a trial to get here as a family but now that you're 5 we can all go together happily.

The Pool

Clue 5: Youth gather here for stories and crafts but for you there will be a birthday surprise right before your eyes.

Fortunately it took Ethan a few minutes to figure out where his present was otherwise I would not have been able to snap a picture....they ran so fast. Even the one legged boy in the cast.
Fortunately Ethan got some new wheels because....

he looked like a circus clown riding a teeny tiny bike that

had been loved so much and ridden so hard the chain doesn't stay on anymore.

Fortunately it only took a few minor adjustments and he was off.

Fortunately we had just enough time to rush back to the house for the requested Thomas cake.

Fortunately I was able to score a few boxes of powdered sugar just in time for the festivities.

Fortunately Ethan joined our family 5 years ago because otherwise we would probably be a very boring family. You add a spice and color and bit of drama, you also have the ability to make us cry out in pain as well as laughter and joy. You have a very giving heart and desire to share not only what you know but what you have. As your mother I have thrown my arms up in the air in exasperation but I also have ample opportunity to throw my arms around you and be swallowed up by your incredible hugs and loves.