Cody is FIVE!

Five years ago, this darling little bundle was placed in my arms.

 

Now look at him! 

(Batman and Bidi, on his last night as a four-year-old.)

 Here he is, opening his gifts.

 

He had a great day at school, doing his birthday walk. I picked him up early, and then came the big surprise: I told him he could skip his nap so we could go shopping for his birthday surprise: a bike!!!

 Here is is with Mr. Steve, going over all the pros and cons of green vs. red.

 The tires were pretty fun, too (this one immediately became a steering wheel of a pirate ship).

 The day ended with dinner (per CJP's request) at the Cheesecake Factory. Where I wolfed down something while holding Emma and drinking a mojito. Because it was just that kind of a week.