Today we had Jake’s birthday party; he turns 6 years old on 6/10. Of course I picked the hottest weekend thus far in the season to have the party.
All together there were about 40 people and everyone had fun despite the hot weather. Those kids who can run around had a blast playing water games in the newly fenced yard, although one still got away somehow and his mom found him a block away. That was the single scariest moment of the day.
We also tried to organize a few group games, but I think my best idea of the day was that all the kids drew/scribbled/wrote something on a big poster that I bought. I took pictures of everyone who came to the party so later I am going to print out the photos and glue them onto the poster.
Jake can have all year to “review” everyone who came to celebrate his 6
th birthday with him.
As I looked around my house which were filled with our friends and their children, some typical and some special needs, I am most grateful that we have these friends. I know that they care about us and they care about Jake. I know they know that it has not been an easy journey for us; some of them know really really well because their journeys have been just as difficult if not more. Look at this beautifully handmade card. (Thank you Jenny!)
We want to thank all of our friends who came to celebrate Jake’s birthday with us; we thank you for your gifts and we thank you for your love.
Today we had Jake’s birthday party; he turns 6 years old on 6/10. Of course I picked the hottest weekend thus far in the season to have the party. 
