Stupendous SIX

Well yes, I realize it's about time! Younger Brother has been six for nearly a week now, and I'm just getting these posted. But here they are at last!

Brother had a great birthday weekend!

He's always one to find any occasion to celebrate, so that makes birthday time even better!

His collection of birthday gifts cracks me up...and so accurately describes him!

You'll see most of them here in a minute.

This one is something I found in the "survival" section.

Click once and it's a flashlight, twice and the handle lights up too, three times and the handle flashes. Oh, and the end is a whistle.

It had his name written all over it!

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And an even bigger hit,

a real genuine lock box to store all of his stuff where no one can touch it!

(This is a sure bet kind of gift for any kid with little siblings!)
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After special breakfast and presents at home, we headed up to Grandpa G's for the official celebration.
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This is the typically requested destination for all things birthday!

This time it was only family, except for Younger Brother's best buddy M.

They used to carpool to school last year, but M switched schools and YB is homeschooling, so they don't get to see each other nearly as much.

It's always good times when they do!
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I accidentally overexposed this picture, but it was so cute I had to post it.

Action figures and silly bandz are cause for great celebration apparently!
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One of the most random, and absolutely perfect gifts, was one that Brother received came from Grandpa G.

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Yes, my friends.

That is a ladder!

Man I love this kid! He's just so, well, Younger Brother! :)

He has, of course, found all sorts of uses for his handy dandy new gear.

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Also, perhaps not at the top of the, "typical gifts for a 6yo" list...

another super surprise courtesy of Grandma and Grandpa M!

Lookout folks, that is in fact a real bow and arrow!

But Grandpa M schools for skill, and safety.

Big Sis got to try her hand at it as well.

In daddy's own words, "I'm making this petite flower lethal."

Oh, and mom too!

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After a good hour or so of arrows flying and bike soccer (think polo, on a bike, with a soccer ball), it was time for the balloon drop.

This has become a tradition for birthdays at Grandpa's house.

First, the birthday boy/girl gets to pull the string and make all the balloons fall.

Next, there is lots of rolling around in, jumping on, and throwing of balloons.

And finally, the favorite part, the kids get to go around with forks and pop them all!
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See?

A use for the ladder already!

And he was still wearing his helmet from bike soccer, so that was convenient I suppose.

Thank you Grandpas and Grandmas, and everyone who participated in the birthday weekend festivities!

He had a fantastic day!

And

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNGER BROTHER!