5th Birthday

Paul's nephew has been planning his 5th birthday party for months.  In July, Alex invited me to his October birthday party and told me it would be a tank party.  Don't worry, he said there would also be a "girls section."  I honestly told him that my admiration of tanks and guns isn't quite as extensive as his.  He said I could still come.  He tries to sway me by drawing me into battleship competitions on his mom's iphone and drawing tanks on the marker board.  Somehow, my tanks that shoot bubbles never stand a chance against his. 

Before we could go to the party, Uncle Paul had to make a tank for the bean bag toss.  Alex quickly decided he loved it as he drafted his friends to toss the bean bags.  Then he decided to climb into it.  The twins (his brother and sister) were thrilled with the menu of hotdogs and nachos, but especially enjoyed the chocolate tank cake.  This tank and army lover is the same little guy that wants to make new lego creations together and snuggles up close as soon as you pull out a good book.  Here's to being five!