Jacob turned six yesterday, and the reality of it hasn't really hit me yet. As Jacob told us on the way to the bowling alley, "I don't feel six yet. I still feel five." Six just sounds so....old!

The day started with two episodes of Thundercats while mom and dad tried to recover from a late night of Settler of Catan the night before. Then we all got up together and mom made some eggs and cheese for the kids while Jacob opened his presents. He was, needless to say, very excited when he opened the Wii. I can't wait to read the BOB books to Jacob, but I might have to fight Casey form them (see picture below). Jacob also got some Cash from Cool Cousin Cody, some stickers from Ivana, and some more toys for the Wii from mom and dad.

Josh took the kids to Pamela's and then to Supercuts where Jacob got his haircut and the kids both got balloons. After Casey woke up from her nap we geared up for Jacob's bowling party. We had already picked up a cake from our favorite French bakery and we got pizza from Pizza Perfecta delivered. (I thought to try to make the cake myself this year, but Josh insisted on getting the bakery cake. He rightly has little faith in my cake making abilities---even with his mom's recipe.)

The bowling party was 2 blocks away at Forward Lanes. It was ridiculously reasonably priced; we had two hours of unlimited bowling and a nice party space all to ourselves for well under $100.00. Also, each of the kids was entitled to a free drink at the concession stand. At the party the kids bowled non-stop when they weren't eating, and the parents were able to relax and talk. There were 10 kids total, including a few from Cyert, and a few from Linden. At the end of the party Jacob and I gave out gift bags that we had made ourselves in the shape of bowling bags.

When we got home Jacob played the Wii nonstop until he went to bed. Mom and Dad fell into bed, exhausted, and watched the Saints beat the Vikings, and then fell into a deep and restful sleep. Happy Birthday, Jacob!