I took Patrick to the dollar store to pick out a birthday theme. He chose pirates. Kind of surprised me, but hey, I can do pirates.

We had so much fun! Eye patches, hats, and hooks. The boys had a great time. Chad and I spent the week making a road for him on a 4'x4' piece of wood. All the kids were impressed with the size. "That's the biggest present." "That's HUGE!" "I bet it's a train track." It was a big hit. Two kids on each side and David stomping through the middle. Hours of fun. They were also impressed with the pirate cake. I have decided that in order to make cute cakes, I have to pick something that can be ugly. I made a mud island with pirate toys on top surrounded by water and fish. It turned out really well.

It was a great birthday to celebrate our sweet Patrick turning 5. I can't believe he has been teaching me for 5 years. He is a great mentor, full of love, forgiveness, and smiles. I hope he is learning as much from me as I am from him, but I doubt it. I love that kid and am so humbled that the Lord sent him to me.