the bunker family: I can't believe he is 5!!! ( 8.25.08 )

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I can't believe he is 5!!! ( 8.25.08 )

I cannot believe that Kai has turned 5. Where has the time gone? I'm sure all you mothers know what I'm talking about. With kids "the days are long and the years are short". That is one of my favorite sayings that , funny enough, I heard on some reality MTV show. It really has stuck with me, though, because it is SO true! I feel like Kai is growing up so fast. I love seeing him develop into an actual person, but all too soon he won't think snuggling, kissing and hugging me is cool. How sad is that?

Anyhow, yesterday we had a little field trip for his birthday celebration. Along with 3 of his cute friends, Jared and I took Kai to Boomers for some bowling and miniature golf. What fun that all was. And, with well-behaved children like Spencer McClendon, Connor Ek and Garrick Foth you can't go wrong. They were all such good sports and had a blast. So, here are some pictures from the big day. I'm sorry that there are a lot, but who can choose just a few with cuties like these? I sure couldn't.

Jared giving the boys a few bowling tips

Kai getting a strike (w/ a bit of help from me)

Whoo HOO!!!

High Five, my man!

How cute are their bowling shoes? At one point, Garrick asked why we had to wear the special shoes. I simply answered, "Cause they look cool, of course!"

Just a couple of the golfing cause my camera died right about then. Seriously, though?!!

The rest of these are at home. After lunch at Boomers, we headed home for some play time, cupcakes and opening gifts. Kai could not wait for that. He got some great things from his friends. Thanks, Moms!! Kai was thrilled.

Payton got home just before naps (Patience was AWESOME and watched her while we were at Boomers. Thanks, P!) and dived into some needed cupcakes, followed by love for her brother. They are so cute together. I love it!
AND Finally, Jared got home from work and Kai got to open the gifts from us and his grandparents.
It was a perfect day and Kai is already asking how many days until he turns 6. Sorry, dude, it's a while!!
p.s. Kai doesn't wear pants at home very often. Sorry about the T-shirt/ undie look. What can ya do?!

16 comments:

Lisa Webb said...: happy birthday Kai! looks like a great birthday! awesome job mom! You have the coolest kids!; Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:58:00 PM PDT
Roney Family said...: How adorable. Looks like he had a wonderful birthday!!!; Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:25:00 PM PDT
Elizabeth said...: Happy Birthday Kai!! Looks like such a fun time!!; Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 8:06:00 PM PDT
Marcy said...: What great pictures! Kai looks so happy and I'm so glad it was a great day for him. Spencer had a BALL! You sure do know how to throw one mean party! I love their bowling shoes and the one of the boys at miniature golf. SO cute!

I'm so glad Spencer has a good boy like Kai to be buds with, and equally as glad that Kai's mom is so cool ;); Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 9:37:00 PM PDT
Barbara said...: I love the pic of Jared teaching them how to bowl. All the boys are watching so intently. Cute. Looks like Kai had a great b-day! Next thing you know, Jared will be teaching him how to drive! Yikes.; Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 8:46:00 AM PDT
Brooke Wilkins said...: I love love love Kai! I also love that pic of Jared showing the boys how to bowl! Priceless! That is the sweetest thing EVER! I love it! He is such a good dad! Well you are a sweetie and by the way you look SUPER skinny in the bowling pics! Miss you friend!; Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 3:50:00 PM PDT
Anonymous said...: Happy Birthday Kai! I did remember, but then forgot to call. Sorry.....I'm a bad aunt! The party looked like a lot of fun!; Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 5:20:00 PM PDT
Raquel Ruggles said...: That little man has a nice set of legs! I'm glad you figured out what to do for his birthday. It looked like a success for everyone. They are both getting so big, and growing up way too fast. Happy Belated Birthday Kai! We love you and miss you tons!; Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 10:33:00 PM PDT
Laura Ek said...: Great pictures!! Connor can't stop talking about it, he had a great time! And, those cupcakes were seriously the best I've ever had!!; Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 9:57:00 AM PDT
SUMMER said...: Kai- STOP GROWING!!! I can't believe 5... that is such a big birthday! I LOVE all the bowling boys! Too cute!; Friday, August 29, 2008 at 12:21:00 PM PDT
geralyn said...: How cute are they together, holy cow!! Looks like he had a fun day! Good for him!!; Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10:18:00 PM PDT
sarah marie. said...: hey camille! your family is gorgeous and i can't believe you have a son that's 5. thanks for your sweet comment. we're in provo. i'm doing hair and my husband runs a new restaurant..pizzeria 712. so good to hear from you..keep in touch!; Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 8:53:00 AM PDT
Lofgrens said...: Wow, I cannot believe Kai is 5 either! Kai is a cutie and Payton is so beautiful. Both of them have awesome hair - I'm jealous!!! You and Jared look the same as you did in UCLA! It's amazing. Looking at all your pictures at the beach makes Trent and I miss it so much! Not to mention all of our dear UCLA friends! Happy birthday to Kai!; Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 8:13:00 PM PDT
Abi said...: Cute pictures! It looks like you had a blast!; Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 10:10:00 PM PDT
Kye Nead said...: Your kids are adorable!! I can't beleive that Kai is already five! I can tell that if you lived here Zoe and Payton would be friends. Zoe loves the water.; Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 4:21:00 PM PDT
Anonymous said...: Holy crap! That was quick. He's getting to be such a little man. Sure isn't the little sunbeam I remember even though that was only a bit ago.; Friday, September 5, 2008 at 3:49:00 PM PDT

Kai and Payton: their funny little minds...(aka GEMS)

I was looking at "photobooth" on our computer and there was an old pic I took of myself with the bug eyes. Rowan was standing there when I clicked on it and she totally screamed with fright when she saw it. It was hilarious!

Told my girls we were going to a baby shower tonight and Rowy starts repeating "Baby Bath! Baby Bath!" Then, Payton asks what that is and I told her it is to celebrate that our friend is going to have a baby. Her reply:

"Do we get to watch her have the baby at this party?"

LOL, no it's not that kind of party, Payton.

Payton: "Mom, did you know that boys and girls privates look different?"

Me: "Um, yes, I did know that."

Payton:"Yeah, boys stick out right here and they are, like, cylinder shape. Well, and girls... they look like this (pointing to herself)."

Me: "Very observant, Payton."

Me: "Kai, does your football helmet feel ok?"

Kai: "If it's supposed to hurt really bad in the back of my head right here then, Yes, it feels right."

Kai:"Mom, do you know why it's better to be a boy then a girl?"

Me: "No, why?"

Kai: "Cause girls have to grow up and be pregnant. That means they have to stay in the hospital, which is scary. You know why it's better to be a girl then a boy?"

Me: "Nope."

Kai: " Cause boys have to grow up and ask girls to marry them and that freaks me out!"

Kai had to write a letter to Martin Luther King the other day. I read it and said it was amazing (of course). He paused and asked me:

"Mom, does Daddy have brown skin, too?"

Chuckling, "No, buddy, he doesn't."

Dressed in star shaped, glittery sunglasses, a heart bracelet and I squiggly straw in her mouth Payton said to me:

"Look, Mommy, I'm a drinking Rock Star!"

I had to take off Payton's sundress the other day cause it got wet. After it was dry I called her over to put it back on (she was just in her underwear). Her reply: "No, Mom, I just want to wear my body!"

Payton: "Rowan is so cute and talks to me, Mom! She says hi and Squeak!"

Kai: "Mom, did you know that when girls get old you have to call them Ma'am?"

Kai: "Mom, if people don't believe in Jesus Christ then they must follow Satan, right?!"

Mom: "Um, No! Not even close, Kai! Please do not go and say that to people!"

it's been raining constantly for a week now and Kai says to me:

"Mom, are there hotels in the desert?"

"Yes, Kai, there are!" (thinking of Vegas or something)

"Then, let's go live there cause I can't stand anymore of this rain!"

christmas eve night:

Kai's prayer-"Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this day, bless us to sleep well, Merry Christmas to you, God, and Happy Holidays. We are glad to see you on your birthday and Happy Holidays to you Lord! Merry Christmas!"

Kai was pretty freaked out at the sight of Rowan's umbilical cord. I tried to explain what is was all about, but failed. Then, we he noticed that it had fallen off he said:

"Mommy, look! Rowan got her belly button finally!"

A day after baby Rowan came home from the hospital

Kai: Where is Rowan?

Mom: Sleeping. Why?

Kai: Just wondering. I can't get that girl outta my head!!

After a doctors appt. we were sitting outside the hospital office building. Lots of old people were walking by. One little old lady walked by and Kai said:

"Mommy, that lady looks like she's about to die?"

"What, Kai?"

"She's about to die cause she's so old!" LOL

Kai: "Mommy, did you see the Drew's daddy hurt his leg?"

Mom: "Yep!"

Kai: "Well, actually it wasn't his whole leg."

Mom: "Yeah, he tore his A.C.L."

Kai:"Yep, that must be Spanish for Knee!"

Kai:"How long until Rowan comes out?"

Mom:"Not too much longer. Isn't it crazy that she is growing inside Mommy's belly and making it bigger?"

Kai:"Yeah, it looks like you ate a bunch!"

The other day, while driving in the car -

Kai: "Mommy, not everyone knows about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ!"

Me: "That's true, Kai. Not everyone is as lucky as you to know about him."

Kai: "Well, everyone HAS TO start going to church so they know about them. That's just not ok!"

After school one day -

Kai: "I asked Ethan if he knew who Heavenly Father was and he said no! He didn't know who Jesus was either."

Me: "Well, why don't you tell him about them then?"

Kai: "Yeah, I will. Not a lot of kids go to church that are in my Kindergarten, so I better." (a missionary in the making, it seems)

Last week Kai had a Spring Sing for Kindergarten and he expressed he didn't want to go because he was "so nervous". I told him it would be a great experience and he had to go. During the performance he sang out so loud and did such a great job. I was so proud. Afterwards, I told him how great he did and that he didn't seem nervous at all. He replied:

"I know, Mommy. I said a prayer to Heavenly Father that I wouldn't be nervous!"

Kai: "Mommy, I'm so excited for you to poop that baby out!"

I went into Payton's room to get her up in the morning and she smiled at me, rubbed my chest and said, "Look at the baby, Mommy!"

Kai was jumping all over Jared and said:

"Daddy, will you give me a piggy bank ride?" heehee

I was getting payton out of bed in the morning and just had my G's on:

"Mommy, I like your dress!"

As Jared was going to lift weights (on our balcony) Kai said, "Ok, I guess your going to go lift some weights, you BIG MAN!"

Mom: "Kai, do you think any girls at school are cute?"

Kai: "Yeah, Sarah!"

Mom: "Oh yeah? You think she's cute""

Kai: "Yep, cause she is the littlest one!"

After picking Kai up from school I told him I missed him and asked if he missed me, too. He replied:

" Well, when I was having fun I didn't miss you. I didn't want to tell you that because I didn't want to hurt your feelings!"

The kids new favorite show is The New Scooby-Doo Movies. So, after her nap, Payton said, "Mommy, I want Booby Doo?"

While we were miniature golfing for Kai's b-day, he turned to me and said, "Mommy, I really love my Power Ranger video game that you gave me today. I'm thinking about right now."

Kai got a talking Spiderman card for his birthday (from Grandma Judy) and when it opens it says "Happy Birthday, Super Hero!" Kai opened it, listened and looked at me to say, "Mommy, how does it know I'M a super hero?"

Kai: "Mommy, yesterday... when I turned 5, I looked at my legs and they were longer!"

"Daddy, what is at the bottom of outer space?"

"Daddy, Is this life like a show? Does it end?" (A clue that Kai is watching too much t.v. maybe?)

When at the Spectrum with friends, Kai and his buddies were playing pretty rough! After many times of telling him to not hit, kick or punch I said:

"Kai, don't even pretend to fight right now!"

Kai: "It's not pretend...it's REAL!"

Kai pretending he is Superman: "Mommy, ask me why I just saved the day!"

Me: "Kai, why did you just save the day?"

Kai: "It's just part of my job, Ma'am!"

While sitting in the doctor's office today, Kai looked at me and said," Mommy, is this also Jesus' house?"

I had just lined up all his paints so he could reach them. He looked at them and said, "Look Mommy, it's a parade of colors!"

(After pooping in an outhouse and watching "it" fall the 3 ft drop)
"MOMMY, that poo poo just did a FLIP!"

(Sitting on Jared's lap) "Daddy, you have spider webs in your nose!"

(after saying his part in the Primary Presentation...and very proudly) "Yes! I said the beginning...and then I said the end!"

(walking out of the bathroom after washing his hands)
"Mommy, I am pretending that my shirt is a towel!"

(After seeing Jared without his shirt on)"Someday, when I'm a big boy like Daddy, I'm going to have hair all over, too!"

Camille to Jared:"Babe, you look HOT!"
Kai:"No, Daddy, you look COLD!"

(After seeing Jared get dressed and with no prompting from Mommy)
KAI: "Daddy, you look HOT in that shirt and shorts."
DADDY: "Hey, thanks, Kai!"

"Mommy, the lights on the Christmas tree go out when I close my eyes!"

(after hearing me try to talk with laryngitis)

"Mommy, can you whisper cause your voice is CRAZY!"