Our little prince celebrates five years...

In February, Stephen (crown) Isaiah JaeHo Lucas turned five years old. Around this same time last year, he was not quite ready to have a huge celebration. He had only been a member of the Lucas family for a few weeks and we did not want to overwhelm him with too much activity. Well, this year he was completely and totally ready to have a "birfday" and made it clear that he wanted to have a party with his "bess sprens" (friends). And so, we did...and did..and again, we did. By the time the weekend was over, we were all partied out and we had one happy little guy.

Just this once...nothing like getting to eat whatever you want on your special day. Stephen chose none other than chocolate milk and powdered doughnuts. He was H-A-P-P-Y and kept watching to make sure I wouldn't take them away :-). We did not even make him choose a piece of fruit to go with his treat. I know, we live on the edge around here, huh?

Precious Hyun Hee (Stephen's care nurse while he was in Korea) is always so faithful to remember the children on special days. These are Korean coins she sent to him that were made in 2004, the year Stephen was born. Such an amazing keepsake for him..a treasure, for sure.

Showing off his coins.
This is the look of complete exhilaration. Grammy and Papaw showed up for his special day toting a full-size Lightnin' McQueen bicycle. Doughnuts and a new bike all in the same day....what more could a small boy ask for?

Too Too and Ethan smile for the camera at Monkey Joe's in Wilmington. They were exhausted from the car ride and a long day, and we were thrilled they came to celebrate with us. It had been a long time since we had seen our peeps. Love you 2-2 and Bros!

Wilson striking a pose..

Gram entertains the children, and yes, that is Lily, the DOG..inside the business. She was not happy in the kennel after the ride into town. Rotten. Enough said.


Birthday Boy..pure joy in that million dollar smile.

Landy Lu and Bros climbing..and climbing..


Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod. Presh.

Aussie Lou strikes her pose..

Stephen's best bud, Christian is showing off the remnants of the last cupcake.

I think he was saying, "No, I didn't get a cupcake yet". *wink*

Celebrating birthday lunch with friends at the "Rat House".

Chuck E CHEESE!

More cheese with sweet Helen.