You know he’ll probably be carrying that thing on his wedding don’t you? LOL.. :-) I have a nephew just a few months older than he is, and he never goes anywhere without his light saber. :-)
Today my daughter corrected another child who mistakenly assumed that she was 4. “I’m not 4 anymore,” she says. Then to my raised eyebrows, “I’m not, Mom. I’m 4 1/2.”
I’m just thankful I wised up before I taught her any more fractions.
He is so cute! Five-and-a-half is a BIG DEAL…….the summer that my oldest son turned 5, for months he started almost every sentence with “when I’m 5…..”. I worried that, maybe, we weren’t prepared for the big event that he thought it was going to be. We had a typical 5-year- old birthday party and he was thrilled. I was afraid that he might have thought we should have included a circus, the Goodyear blimp, etc……
My son is now 27……..soak up every ounce of your son’s “5 1/2 year old” little self….which I know that you do….it goes by much too quickly.
Awwww… It seems like just yesterday that he turned…
Five. :)
Seriously, half birthdays are exciting when you’re little… (I’ve been known to remember my half-birthday, too, and I just turned 33 1/2 — missed this year’s though…)
My son is 16 short days from turning 1, and your picture of 5 1/2 almost brought tears to my eyes. I pray that I will always capture sweet moments (in my heart as well as on film) of my boy as he grows each day.
Loving the light saber!! Did you take this picture? It looks like a professionally shot picture except for the fact that it so captures 5 1/2 perfectly…
What a beautiful picture. As the mommy of a two year old boy, I can only imagine 5 1/2. In my imagination it just gets better and better. More sweetness, more crazy boy stuff, more everything. Happy 1/2 Birthday Alex!
Wonderful picture – really captures a boy that age – light saber in hand but thinking about going inside and finding some cookies. (maybe that was just little girls that age – I never was a little boy that age). Wonderful picture which could easily be beautifully framed as a gift for doting grandparents??
My son has protected us from countless ninja and alien invasions. Still has all equipment from school aged years (in junior high – be mortified if he knew I was sharing this :0). Sometimes it shows up when we have younger kids visit. Nice to know we are all safe from space invadors.
Hey, if his half birthday was yesterday, then he probably shares a birthday with my oldest daughter who turned 16 1/2 yesterday. Yikes!! We’re weird in our family–we always celebrate half birthdays by getting a half cake at the grocery store. They always love it–even as teenagers!
I have a 5 1/2 year old too! This age is so fun, they are starting to be more independent and very observational. My daughter notices everything! She used to say “when I’m five” alot too in the months before she turned five. She said when she was five she would ride her bike without training wheels– and she did! I love this age because they still think that mama is the best cook, the prettiest, the smartest….. it feels good to have that kind of biased admiration :-)
Promise me you’ll take him to Orlando to the Star Wars ride at MGM (or whatever it is called now). SOOOO fun. Outside the ride, kids can fight the real Darth Vader. Shelby was chosen and it was the thrill of her life to be deemed a worthy Padawan. One of our favorite family memories EVER.
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September 30th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I love the light saber in the photo. So sweet! I hope I have a sweet little boy one day. :)
September 30th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
You know he’ll probably be carrying that thing on his wedding don’t you? LOL.. :-) I have a nephew just a few months older than he is, and he never goes anywhere without his light saber. :-)
September 30th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Today my daughter corrected another child who mistakenly assumed that she was 4. “I’m not 4 anymore,” she says. Then to my raised eyebrows, “I’m not, Mom. I’m 4 1/2.”
I’m just thankful I wised up before I taught her any more fractions.
September 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I love this picture!!!!
September 30th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
He is so cute! Five-and-a-half is a BIG DEAL…….the summer that my oldest son turned 5, for months he started almost every sentence with “when I’m 5…..”. I worried that, maybe, we weren’t prepared for the big event that he thought it was going to be. We had a typical 5-year- old birthday party and he was thrilled. I was afraid that he might have thought we should have included a circus, the Goodyear blimp, etc……
My son is now 27……..soak up every ounce of your son’s “5 1/2 year old” little self….which I know that you do….it goes by much too quickly.
September 30th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Oh my – I just can’t STAND it! How precious!
September 30th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
What an AWESOME photo! The lighting is magnificent!
September 30th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Go get em little buddy! :)
September 30th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Awwww… It seems like just yesterday that he turned…
Five. :)
Seriously, half birthdays are exciting when you’re little… (I’ve been known to remember my half-birthday, too, and I just turned 33 1/2 — missed this year’s though…)
He’s amazing.
September 30th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
My son is 16 short days from turning 1, and your picture of 5 1/2 almost brought tears to my eyes. I pray that I will always capture sweet moments (in my heart as well as on film) of my boy as he grows each day.
September 30th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
That is so sweet! I love “little men”.
(But not in a weird stalkering kind of way, that sounded bad)
My son is 9 1/2…
September 30th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Loving the light saber!! Did you take this picture? It looks like a professionally shot picture except for the fact that it so captures 5 1/2 perfectly…
September 30th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
What a beautiful picture. As the mommy of a two year old boy, I can only imagine 5 1/2. In my imagination it just gets better and better. More sweetness, more crazy boy stuff, more everything. Happy 1/2 Birthday Alex!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Oh, so cute! And it is a REALLY big deal!!!!
My two oldest kids are already planning their birthday parties (I mean they have the lists ready. to. go!) for MAY!
He reminds me of my little guy….who is precisely 6 1/4!
Awesome!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
That is a GREAT photo!! You should frame it on the wall just like you have it here!!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
The “half” makes all the difference. Great pic…
September 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
1. He’s ADORABLE.
2. The way you framed the pic….I love it!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
He stands so tall and proud momma!! He is growing up and doing so beautifully! Or handsomly. ;)
September 30th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
That is a beautiful picture. Enjoy every moment with him. My baby boy is 18 and I remember 5 1/2 like it was yesterday.
I enjoy your blog so much.
Cindy
September 30th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
When do the 1/2 birthday’s no longer count? Because when you’re a kiddo–they made ALL the difference!
Oh, to be young like that again. : )
September 30th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Shouldn’t we all be that sure of ourselves? :)
September 30th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Oh how fun.
and I think we’ve outgrown some of our light sabers if you want em.
September 30th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
What a precious picture of that boy!
September 30th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
adorable – simply adorable
September 30th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
May the FORCE always be with him.
September 30th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
The light saber is a necessary accessory to 5 1/2.
October 1st, 2008 at 5:46 am
He looks like he’s waiting for a fight.
He is so adorable.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:04 am
Too cute! I remember when….
October 1st, 2008 at 7:33 am
He’s so cute :)
October 1st, 2008 at 8:51 am
So cute! And might I add that the background looks like something straight from Southern Living.
October 1st, 2008 at 8:57 am
Wonderful picture – really captures a boy that age – light saber in hand but thinking about going inside and finding some cookies. (maybe that was just little girls that age – I never was a little boy that age). Wonderful picture which could easily be beautifully framed as a gift for doting grandparents??
October 1st, 2008 at 9:07 am
Howard is growing up!! Precious picture!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:08 am
Love it!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:58 am
the light saber says it all
October 1st, 2008 at 11:15 am
Oh, my! What a handsome fella! I also know those blue eyes match his light saber quite well.
Thinking of you today…praying for things and stuff.
Holly
October 1st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
5? It just can’t be?!
October 1st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
My son has protected us from countless ninja and alien invasions. Still has all equipment from school aged years (in junior high – be mortified if he knew I was sharing this :0). Sometimes it shows up when we have younger kids visit. Nice to know we are all safe from space invadors.
:0)
Roxx
October 1st, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Wow… beautiful picture!
October 1st, 2008 at 3:06 pm
LOVE that the light saber is in the picture!!
October 1st, 2008 at 4:50 pm
He really is a big boy, Mom. Enjoy it!
Hey, if his half birthday was yesterday, then he probably shares a birthday with my oldest daughter who turned 16 1/2 yesterday. Yikes!! We’re weird in our family–we always celebrate half birthdays by getting a half cake at the grocery store. They always love it–even as teenagers!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Sweetness! Soooooooooooooo cute!
October 1st, 2008 at 9:32 pm
What an awesome picture!
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 am
I have a 5 1/2 year old too! This age is so fun, they are starting to be more independent and very observational. My daughter notices everything! She used to say “when I’m five” alot too in the months before she turned five. She said when she was five she would ride her bike without training wheels– and she did! I love this age because they still think that mama is the best cook, the prettiest, the smartest….. it feels good to have that kind of biased admiration :-)
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Promise me you’ll take him to Orlando to the Star Wars ride at MGM (or whatever it is called now). SOOOO fun. Outside the ride, kids can fight the real Darth Vader. Shelby was chosen and it was the thrill of her life to be deemed a worthy Padawan. One of our favorite family memories EVER.
October 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
He totally looks like… ummm … someone in your family, I’m sure, but daggummit — he’s getting huge! A.BIG.BOY!!! So big!
Sigh….