Happy Birthday to Me

Since we will be out of town on Jason's birthday, we decided to have an early celebration for him.  After having two winter babies, Sho and I always talked about having a child with a summer birthday so we could have a pool party with shave ice.  And Jason came along to fulfill our dreams!!

Jason has been looking forward to his birthday for so long.  In June, we told him that it was Grandma's birthday (in June), then Uncle Todd (in July) and then it would be his turn.  So on June 13th (Grandma's birthday), he woke up so excited saying, "Yeah! Today's is Grandma's birthday, then tomorrow is Uncle Todd's and the next day is MY birthday!"  It's difficult to understand the concept of time when you're little.  He's been patiently waiting for his turn...and today he started singing Happy Birthday to himself.

If you've been reading this blog, you will not be surprised to know that Jason decided to invite some friends to Chuck E. Cheese (for the third straight year) to celebrate his birthday.  Jason still likes the driving games and no matter their age, everyone still seems to enjoy collecting those tickets!

After gaming and lunch, everyone headed over to the house to swim.

Donnie used his superhero strength to throw the kids across the pool.  I don't think Jason has ever flown like that and he loved it.

Sho also displayed some almost-as-super skills...

We enjoyed celebrating our little Jason who is sadly not so little anymore.  We love family get togethers with the Arakawas and Calhouns.  It's fun to see your children be friends with your childhood friends' kids... and it just reminds us that we're all getting older... and to celebrate every time you have the chance.