Maya at 5

Maya's birthday is today, which means Sarah and I have a 5 year old.  Hmmm.... that still seems surreal to me.  To think that I not only am a father of 3 beautiful girls, but my oldest is now 5.  This past year was a big one for her.  For starters, she completed pre-school at the YMCA with ease and then started 5-day a week 4k at an elementary school in Kimberly.  She has become very proficient with letters, spelling basic words, and absolutely loves reading books with her mamma.  She continues to become more and more creative each and everyday and has quite the imagination.  This late summer she officially learned to ride her bike without training wheels!  One of her best attributes is her desire to please others.  She is always more than willing to help her mom and dad with her baby sister or even with small household chores.

This year, I will be starting a new tradition of doing a simple 50 question interview with each of our kids on their birthdays.  I figure this will be a fun project to do with each of the girls on their birthday and a neat way to look back on how they change from year to year as they grow even older.

1. FAVORITE COLOR?  Purple 
2. FAVORITE TOY?  Cheerleader pompoms  
3. FAVORITE CHARACTER?  Elsa 
4. FAVORITE SUPERHERO?  Batgirl 
5. FAVORITE FRUIT?  Cantaloupe  
6. FAVORITE VEGETABLE?  Corn  
7. FAVORITE BREAKFAST?  Mush (Oatmeal)  
8. FAVORITE CEREAL?  The one with marshmallows (Lucky Charms)
9. FAVORITE LUNCH?  Spaghetti  
10. FAVORITE DINNER?  Pumpkin soup
11. FAVORITE DRINK?  Chocolate Milk  
12. FAVORITE SNACK?  Fruit snacks
13. FAVORITE DESSERT?  Ice cream
14. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?  Mexican 
15. FAVORITE TV SHOW?  Sofia the First
16. FAVORITE MOVIE?  Frozen 
17. FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS?  Elsa
18. FAVORITE SONG?  Let it Go
19. FAVORITE SINGER/BAND?  Strawberry Shortcake, 'cuz in one episode, they're a band
20. FAVORITE BOOKS?  The Princess Book with all kinds of princess stories 
21. FAVORITE BOOK SERIES?  Pinkalicious Books 
22. FAVORITE OUTFIT?  My long dress 
23. FAVORITE GAME?  The Princess Cupcake Game 
24. FAVORITE SPORT?  Running (I couldn't be more proud right now)
25. FAVORITE ANIMAL?  Baby kittens
26. FAVORITE PLACE TO GO?  Chuck-E-Chesse
27. FAVORITE THINGS TO DO?  Play
28. FAVORITE SUBJECT?  School  
29. FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL?  Hip and Hop (blanket rabbit animals) 
30. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK?  Friday
31. FAVORITE MONTH?  When it's Halloween (I suppose October)
32. FAVORITE SEASON?  Summer
33. FAVORITE HOLIDAY?  Christmas
34. FAVORITE THING MOMMY DOES?  Clean the house for us
35. FAVORITE THING DADDY DOES?  Cook us dinner
36. FAVORITE VACATION?  Mexico
37. FAVORITE MEMORY?  Going to Chicago
38. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND?  Grayson ("A girl at my school")
39. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY WITH?  Bradyn (Cousin) 
40. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?  When people say nice words to me 
41. WHAT SCARES YOU?  Monsters
42. WHAT MAKES YOU SAD?  When I can't go outside and play if I wanted to, like when it's raining
43. WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR?  A Barbie that can sing by itself
44. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO?  Bradyn's house  
45. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?  A pony  
46. WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GOOD AT?  Writing my name
47. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Police Officer
48. DISLIKES?  When it's cold outside
49. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOU DO THIS YEAR?  Go swimming
50. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?  Happy