Friday, December 11, 2009

JML Detective Agency

Six years ago on the 12th of December, Jonah was born. He came into the world wailing and didn't stop for at least six months. He had the most hair of all my babies until then. It was a wheat color in the hospital but quickly turned red which matched his little personality. He was a colicky baby. He didn't sleep very well. I had a hard time adjusting from two to three children. I would often cry at the overwhelmed feeling I felt.
Well, that little baby grew. He grew and he grew and now he is going to be six years old!!!!
That little baby turned into the sweetest and most lovable little boy. He brings so much joy to my life. I can not imagine one day without him in it. I love all my children deeply and equally, but there is something about Jonah that is special. Maybe it's the fact that he has the cutest little face, maybe it's his red hair or the spray of freckles on his cheeks. Maybe it's the fact that most days he brings me a "treasure" home from school. It is usually a sparkly that fell off some little girls shirt, a ring missing the plastic rhinestone he found on the floor, a rock that looks "cool" he found at recess, or a bracelet he chose out of the treasure box for me. Maybe it's that he calls me "Mama" or still gets upset if he has to leave me. I look at him sometimes and cry at the overwhelmed feeling I feel....LOVE for this little man!
Happy Birthday Jonah boy!


For Jonah's birthday this year we had a detective themed party.

When the kids arrived they had to pass a physical training test to see if they would qualify to earn their "Secret Agent" badge. The test consisted of jumping jacks, sit-ups and push-ups. Good thing they all passed:)

After the test they are fingerprinted and given their official "Secret Agent" badge.

Some of our new "Secret Agents"

They are happy they passed:)

Now that they were official, they had a mission. There were black bombs (balloons) that they had to detonate before we were all blown away!

The cake and the crew.

Stinking blue frosting...going to be stained for days.

Wow. Yeah even Ron's mouth looked like that.

Our favorite baby Brylie. The goody bags had fake mustaches and of course we had to try one on her.

Who is that?

Off to solve a mystery. Maybe they can find the dang missing sippy cup.


6 comments:

Dahle Family said...

Happy Birthday Jonah! Wish we were there to celebrate with you. You are such an amazing little guy, and we miss you. happy birthday

Kristen said...

Way cute! They are getting so big! What happened to your hand Nick? I can't wait to see the kids...if only I could!

Gilbrides said...

Such a fun party!!! I love it! Happy Birthday Jonah!!

Erin said...

Wow what a great idea for a party!!! Where do you come up with them? I am glad I can ask you when I need a good idea:) Oh my Jonah Bear!!! I love him so much! He is the sweetest boy ever! I am so glad Bry will get to hang with him for a bit. Maybe it will rub off he he jk:) Well Happy Birthday Handsome!!

OUR HOUSE said...

Great minds think alike:) I LOVE the mustaches - awesome!

sevencherubs said...

Just found your blog after clicking on Ruth's blog list...so great to see another family with 7 kids...loved seeing pictures of kids everywhere. Hope you don't mind me checking out your site but I need as much help as I can get...