Dale's 5th Birthday

It was an odd numbered birthday for Dale this year so he didn't get a party, but he did get a pretty  tasty cake!
Dale you hold such a special place in my heart. You struggle in ways that make me want to strangle you and shower you with all the love that I have at the same time. You have taught me huge lessons on both patience and love. You started Kindergarten just a little while ago are working hard to learn and make friends. You have so much energy and you are so strong! You love wrestling, jumping on the trampoline, gymnastics, big hugs, and sleep. You burn so much energy during the day that you are so ready to go to sleep at night and don't have any trouble getting there. You are actually one of our most obedient kids at night time! You ask me several times a month when I'm going to sign you up for baseball or some other sport. I think we may have found your niche :) We love you so much Dale, you are a riot and so many of our family/ward friends have funny stories about your Dale-isms. You say what's on your mind and it's so entertaining to see you think and process! I can't wait to see you pick up new things this year in school and (hopefully) learn to love reading like your older siblings!

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