It was December 10th, 2004. We were just about to go on our tradition of Christmas tree hunting in the mountains. The snow thickly blanketed the ground, perfect for snowmobiling to the forest. Bundled up against the -15 degree weather, Dad would drive 80 mph through the fields. It was just like flying. Then we would hike through creek bottoms looking for a worthy pine tree. We never found it, but one part of the tradition was complaining about how "Charlie Brown" it looked. We would each take 5 whacks with the hatchet till the tree broke the silence of the winter wonderland and crashed softly to the snow.
But just before we went tree hunting that year, Mom was feeling a little...hesitant to let us go. We all stared at her. Was she or wasn't she? Suddenly, she knew. Our tree-getting was postponed for little Jedidiah Wayne King. Dad quickly drove Mom an hour and half over the Chief Joseph mountain pass, dropped Mom off in time at the hospital, and came back to get the rest of us to await the arrival of another little brother.
It was so amazing to meet the new member of the family, fresh from the hands of God. Dad held Jed, and knelt down to let 1 2/3rds year old Will meet his brother. Will promptly pinched Jed's nose in what we assume was angst. Jed hollered back, and it was the start of a beautiful relationship. (They really are best friends now.)
So for his birthday this year, here's what we did:
At the water park.
Will and Jed - can't tell they're having a blast, can you? ;)
We had a party with just the fam. A very piratey party! Arrrr!
Captain Jed, terror of the seven seas and even the bath tub too. :)
Love this little guy! My favorite blond-haired blue-eyed 5 year old.
The Amazing Pirate Cake. Hannah made most of it, I contributed a modest amount. Definitely one cool cake for one sweet little boy!
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