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But first, a belated picture of Jace with his Superkid poster.

And now, Jace turns 6.

This last year seems to have been a BIG year for Jace.

~He finally (FINALLY) EATS.  Which means he grew.  A lot.

~He is almost finished with Kindergarten and it is A-MAZING what he has learned in this year.

~His personality is really developing.

~He still loves Connor.  A lot.  But he has also learned just how to push her buttons...

~He loves Jed.  And he is LOVING all the stuff he is getting to do with him FINALLY.  Tractors, hunting, cows, helping Jed...

~He still loves me.  He's still a mommy's boy and I'm soaking this up as long as I can, because I know my days are numbered.  I mean, he still gives me a kiss and hug when I drop him off for school every morning.  He's my favorite guy.

~He loves Angus, and wants another dog.  He's really starting to treat Angus as "his boy" and wants him to follow him around the yard (which he pretty much already does)

~He loves dirt.  Sandbox dirt, where there is always work to do.  And garden dirt, where he is excited to plant things this year.  And of course field dirt, where he can't wait to help plant.

~He's still our red headed boy that loves popcorn, pancakes, starburst, and the occasional Mountain Dew.  And his love for Ice Cream is really coming around too!

Jace wanted to write his own sign, and he did a great job!  The picture on the right is showing that once again, it is SNOWING at his birthday party!

He got some really exciting gifts!  AND...he let Connor "help".

Again, he requested dirt cake.  Throw in some animals and ta-da!  Hunting birthday cake!

This is a new challenge for birthday parties at our house...get all the cousins in one picture.  Not too bad for our first attempt!  Colton (8), Alexis (6 months), Kyler and Jace (6), Brook (8 months), Cassidy and Connor (2).

We used trick candles this year.  That was fun.....

And, trying out one of his gifts after everyone left...just a little roller skating in the house!