Austin turns 5!!!

Wow - I can't believe it! Our oldest just turned 5 yesterday! Yea - that's right - Austin is 5 years old. It's crazy to think that he is old enough to go to school now. I'm not ready for that yet, but what can you do huh? Austin has been such a joy to have in our home. He has such a fun personality, is very helpful, is very caring, and loves to be goofy (just like his mom and dad). We love having him in our family and are so grateful that Heavenly Father blessed us with such an amazing little boy.

Austin the day he was born!

His first birthday was spent at the Kesler Cabin. His love for the cabin has just grown more and more since then.

2 years old! Look at that smile!

3 years old - he loves cars! Some things never change!

His 4th birthday!

And now he's 5 ("finally" - he says). We had a great day yesterday. He first got to have 2 of his cousins spend the night and then they all woke up to a decorated house. Austin immediately said, "This is the best birthday ever!" We had to do a few preparations and then it was "party time".

He was lucky to have a friend party this year. We had a few friends from the ward and then some cousins.

They started the party off with an obstacle course with prizes. They were more excited about the prizes then doing the course. :) They all did a great job - I was really impressed with how willing they were to do some of Scott and I's weird ideas.

Lots of water and slip 'n' slide fun!

Cake time! Austin wanted a Cars cake - this was as good as I could do. It works though.

He was so lucky and got to celebrate ALL day! He had family coming in and out all day and was so excited to have so much fun with so many friends and family. Thank you so much to those who came and for making Austin's birthday "the best birthday ever"! Happy Birthday Austin! You are the best big brother and little boy a family could ask for! We love you!