I just cannot wrap my mind around that fact, not one bit.
In his 5th year, Daniel:
Weighed 44 lbs.
Wore a size 12 1/2 shoe.
Was in size 4T, 4, and 5T clothes.
Was in 50th percentile in height and weight.
In May:
Went to West TN to visit family.
Celebrated his cousin Karlee's birthday.
Played in Mema's big Jacuzzi tub.
Was in his Mother's Day Out closing program.
Was dressed in a cowboy hat and bandana.
Had his last day of Mother's Day Out.
Loved watching our 1st family garden grow.
He was VERY interested in it!
Was a big helper when his baby brother...
had to have a GI probe placed for 24 hrs.
Painted a spring painting for Mimi on Mother's Day.
Celebrated Elias' 1st birthday!
Liked being in the backyard.
Sometimes, we'd find him naked out there playing.
Loved when it rained, leaving a mud pit in the yard.
He could always be found splashing through it!
Went bowling for the 1st time for Samuel's bday.
Went strawberry picking with friends and family.
Went to Touch a Truck Day in Goodlettsville.
Really enjoyed the John Deere Gator and police car.
Got his very 1st bike with training wheels.
It was a green and black Hot Wheels bike.
Was the first to try something from our garden.
It was a beet.
He didn't like it at all.
Loved all things water.
Attended Victory's Running the Race VBS.
He adored it!
Had his 1st dental visit. Did great!
Cousin James Evan came to stay with us!
Played with James in the backyard water pit!
Went to his 1st carnival.
Went swimming in the Ball's pool!
Tried swimming on his own.
Dressed up as a cow for Chick Fil A Day!
His sign said, "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner,"
and he says that all the time.
Went fishing with Grandpa.
Caught his 1st fish.
Traveled to Missouri for a youth weekend.
Went to a minor league Cardinals game.
Came home with a game ball!
Loved playing with Lincoln
and holding Mikaylen.
Enjoyed catching the rolls at Lambert's.
Was in AWE at Bass Pro Shops.
Got an ice cream cone at Andy's. YUM.
Jumped into a pool all by himself
at a youth event in Missouri...
without anyone knowing it.
Said goodbye to Lincoln.
Went to Dyersburg to drop James off,
and saw Aunts Pattie and Dina.
Cried when we had to leave James.
Called James before we got on the interstate...
because "I miss you so much."
Started Pre-K at Temple MDO.
Mrs. Jenna (mom) was his teacher!
Traveled to Indiana to stay with the Shives.
Loved Celeste and family!
Went to a petting zoo and touched a goat.
Rode a horse. Looked at chickens and llamas.
Sang "10,000 Reasons" in front of a roomful
while Mrs. Celeste playing piano.
Was an amazing little singer.
Celebrated Mimi's 55th birthday!
Took Dad to Donuts with Dad at MDO.
Had a BLAST at Addy's carnival party!
Won his 1st pet, a goldfish he named Josh,
after my friend and state rep, Joshua Evans.
Got his very own bunk bed!
Sleeps at the top!
Was so excited to have Brother James visit.
Brother James brought Mary with him!
Daniel loved her!
They brought Daniel a stuffed sled dog,
and he still sleeps with "Balto."
Took a lot of bike rides.
Went to Baby Josie's party.
Helped open all of her gifts.
Went to the circus with Jessica and family.
Really liked the clown, Cabbage,
and got his autograph.
Had fire safety day at MDO.
LOVED the fire truck to no end.
Celebrated Grandpa's birthday.
Then went for Aunt Cathy's 50th birthday...
Party at Kabuto!
He loved the fire and watching them cook.
Hugged all over Cathy.
Was all about pumpkins.
Was excited when Mom made him a pumpkin shirt.
Decided he wanted to dress up like the Tin Man...
we got on a Wizard of Oz kick, all thanks to
McDonald's happy meals.
(We aren't fans of Halloween, but we do allow
them to go to their MDO's church's Trunk or Treat.)
Mom was Dorothy, Daniel was Tin Man,
Samuel was the Scarecrow, and Elias the Lion.
Took our family trip to Pigeon Forge.
Loved our cabin with lots of stairs and games.
Rode the Skywheel with Samuel and Mom.
Had MDO Thanksgiving with Pop and GranJu.
Went back to Pigeon Forge for Called Out singing.
LOVED being with the crazy girls.
Saw the first bit of snow for the season.
Celebrated Thanksgiving at Mimi's.
Helped Mommy make Turkey Cookies.
Always dressed up in Mom's boots.
Was fascinated by Christmas lights.
Got his Ninja Turtle van with turtles.
Mimi got him the Thomas track he'd wanted:
Quest for the Crown. He loves it!
Enjoyed time with family.
Liked listening to Daddy read bibles.
Had Muffins with Mom at MDO.
Loved dancing in the living room.
Always wanted Daddy to hook his computer
up to the t.v. and play worship songs.
Celebrated Mommy's 31st birthday!
Made his own grocery store out of
cardboard boxes. Hilarious.
Adored going to church.
Started liking olives.
His Oo week MDO journal had an
octopus, oatmeal, and black olives.
Was all about tickling people.
Helped with Addy's Crafts for Cuties.
Dyed a LOT of noodles for necklaces.
Did NOT want to wear his pjs on Pajama Day.
Loved riding in the sled.
Fell with Mommy in Sam's parking lot.
Wrote his name perfectly!
Got all dressed up for Valentine's Day.
Asked specifically to go on a date...
to none other than Cracker Barrel.
Asked to sing a song by himself at MDO
during chapel. Sang "Not for a Moment",
a worship song by Meredith Andrews.
Signed up for soccer.
Had his first COLD practice.
Got our big snow/ice of the season.
Had his first soccer game!
Scored his first goal for the team!
Next game, he scored again.
Third game, he scored AGAIN!
Saw his first theater movie, Frozen.
Likes all things tractors and ninja turtles.
Is a big fan of playdoh and bubble gum.
Loved his green and yellow bday countdown.
Tells everyone his birthday is months away,
although it's only days.
Likes to give lots of details.
Loves to tell stories and be heard.
Wants to be in control.
Cannot be still.
Fights a nap, but still needs one.
Is having a joint John Deere party with brothers.
Wants ninja turtle cupcakes for his class party.
Is busy all the time.
Started his 5th birthday countdown!
Played a lot of soccer and scored a lot of goals.
Won a game!
Did a LOT of egg hunting.
Turned 5 on Easter!
Celebrated at Mimi's house.
Opened presents and Easter baskets.
Got a My Spy Birdhouse and Ninja Turtle stuff.
Had his 5th year well check up/visit.
Had to get his finger poked for blood.
Celebrated his 5th birthday at MDO with friends.
Chose a BLUE #5 for his number from Mom.
Asked specifically for Ninja Turtle cupcakes for school.
Was amazed when Mom made them herself!
His favorites are:
Color: Blue and Rainbow (all of them)
Food: Apples, Blueberries, Raspberries
Restaurant: Taco Bell, Chick fil A, Cracker Barrel
Toy: Transformers Rescue Bots, John Deere, and Ninja Turtles (TMNT)
TV Show: Rescue Bots and TMNT
Movie: Frozen
Person: Grandpa
Song: Not for a Moment by Meredith Andrews (he calls it After All)
Thing to Do: Playing in the Dirt, Soccer, Backyard Baseball, Riding His Bike, Going Outside, Blowing Bubbles, Running, Staying Up Late, Having One-on-One Attention
Birthday Gift: Play-Doh, TMNT Master Splinter, Boulder the Rescue Bot, My Spy Birdhouse
