Time for another installment of 10 on 10. I chose to do my 10 on my son’s 5th birthday and unfortunately, could not narrow it down to 10. So… 15 on 10 it is today.
His 5th birthday was a special one for all of us, and for some reason turning 5 seems to be a pretty big milestone. It’s hard to believe he’s 5 already – it seems like just yesterday we we living in Virginia and heading to Fair Oaks Hospital…. yet, I almost can’t remember life before him. My world has been forever changed in so many ways since he’s been here and I love him for all of the ways he challenges me to be a better person and a better mom.
We started the day by waking him up to a room full of balloons and presents. He requested that I wake him up by yelling “Happy Birthday” – how can you deny a request like that!! I’m used to him being my alarm clock, but on 4/18 I actually had to set my alarm! Then it was a special birthday breakfast a Brigs, followed by “mystery bag day” at preschool and cupcakes. I think every 10 on 10 of mine, so far, has included pics from preschool and I have to take a second to acknowledge how much we LOVE his school. His teachers are incredible and loving people and they have fostered such a wonderful learning environment for our kids. I knew this would be a big year for growth for him, but I’m amazed when he he comes home all excited to tell me that 3 + 3 +2 = 8. Mystery bag days are so fun for the kids too – they get a megaphone and ask their friends to help them spell their names – “gimme an N!” They’re also learning the calendar and he showed his friends that it was, indeed, Wednesday, April 18th. And then they get to bring in a special show-and-tell item and give their friends 3 clues to guess what’s in the bag.
Happy Birthday to my little buddy!!











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Erin, SUCH beautiful images of a really beautiful girl. I love your framing and use of light.. and Miss Emma is STUNNING!
Thanks Julia!
Agree with J – really gorgeous. My fav is her walking down the street in the jeans and boots – she is rockin’ it!