The BIG 5...

And in the words of Kaleb, "It's good to be 5!" and I completely agree.

This little boy has taught me how to clean my toilet seat on a regular basis.
This little boy has taught me that burping and "tooting" is an instinctive trait in all boys.
This little boy has taught me patience.
This little boy has taught me that just when I think I'm about to run out of patience I manage to find an extra dose of it.
This little boy has taught me how unconditional love really is.
This little boy has taught me that screaming and yelling gets me no where.
This little boy has taught me that a little tickle and a big hug goes a long way.
This little boy has taught me that, despite the tough exterior, little boys have a heart gold.

No birthday would be complete without a visit to Chuck E. Cheese.

Kaleb had full birthday cake decorating rights. His only requests were blue frosting, gummy O's, and gummy worms.

I love the next few series of pictures...

I've decided it's almost cruel to give a little boy a bike in the middle of winter. So, for now, it's become a coat rack in the center of Kaleb's bedroom until winter decides to stop winter-ing.

Happy Birthday Kaleb

Life just wouldn't be the same without you!