Evan's 5th Birthday & New Year's Eve

Happy 5th Birthday to my little guy Evan who is growing up to fast! Where have these five years gone? Today is a special day in more than one way. Not only is it Evan's birthday, but it's also mine and Greg's anniversary of when we got engaged. Ten years ago today is the day we got engaged. We were in Orlando for the Citrus Bowl to watch MSU play Florida. I remember it like it was yesterday and was a fantastic way to bring in the new year and new millennium! Who'd a thunk five years later on that same day we'd be celebrating another milestone in our life together with the birth of our first child! New Year's Eve will always be a great day for us to celebrate!

This morning Emmaline even remembered it was Evan's birthday when she woke up. I got her out of bed and asked her what today is and she replied, "Happy Birthday brother." We walked down the stairs together and when we got to the bottom she saw Evan on the couch and said, "Happy Birthday Evan!" Then she walked over to him and gave him a big hug and kiss. It was so so sweet!

We didn't do a whole lot today. We had to run a few errands in preparation for the birthday party this weekend and then Evan got to choose where we went for dinner tonight. He had the choice of going to breakfast, lunch, or dinner. First he said breakfast, but then changed his mind to going to dinner. He originally wanted Bennigan's, then changed it to Qdoba, and finally ended up deciding on Noodles & Company. It wasn't a big surprise since it is his favorite place and he loves himself some mac-n-cheese from there. Here's a few pictures from his birthday dinner!

Cutie patootie brother and sister!

One of Ev's presents... football shirt

Another present... what's in here?

Spike Jr.!

He gets the rest of his stuff on Saturday at his birthday party! We had a nice dinner even though it was just Noodles & Company. Now it's time to wait for the ball to drop and welcome in 2010! I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and may you encounter good and exciting things in 2010! Happy Birthday Evan! We all love you bunches!!!