gabe turns 5!

Gabe had a birthday last Friday, May 27th! When he turned four, he had been in our home for just over one month. We’re so thankful to have spent a full year of his life with him, and marvel at how much better we know him this birthday. We had a small party with cousins and friends from church, and Gabe’s birth mom and her boyfriend also joined us.

This was our first time doing a themed party for one of our kids, and Gabe chose Star Wars. We had a great time choosing a few ideas online, and mainly keeping it simple. David made pool noodle light sabers for the kids, which became their party favors. We also had Jedi robes (large white undershirts with a twine belt), and storm trooper cupcakes. David did “Jedi training” games with the kids; one task and they earned their robes, and another task and they earned their light sabers.

We follow a friend’s recent example and made it a drop-off party. You’d think it would be easier with parents present, but actually it was nice to have fewer people and to be able to focus on the kids. All of the kiddos did great and had so much fun together!