Holden is FIVE!!!

Somewhere along the way my baby grew up.  in January we celebrated his FIFTH birthday.  Such a milestone one.  In five years this perfect little boy started growing and learning and trying new things.  He became his own little

awesome

person, doing new things to surprise us every day.  He ventured further away finding more and more independence along the way, but still coming back for cuddles and squeezes whenever he could.  This kid makes me smile, laugh, scream, shake my head and sing his praises

every

single day.

Happy Birthday to my little Holden Paul Fife.  I am so proud of the person you are becoming sweet boy.  Mama loves you today and always, more than ever.

We celebrated Holden at one of his favorite places; We Rock the Spectrum.  This place is the absolute

 best,

both for kids on

and

off the spectrum.  It truly singles out the best sensory aspects of every kid and nourishes them.  I think its safe to say that everyone had a great time.  We were so grateful for all of our great friends and even Holden's teachers who came out to wish him Happy Birthday.

Holden's favorite spot in the gym.  How he doesn't puke is beyond me...

This is one of Holden's good friends.  Ben apparently checks on Holden at the playground and gives him hugs :)

We had this cake hidden the whole party so Holden wasn't tempted.  It took everything he had to keep his hands together ("quiet hands") and not touch this cake...

We also celebrated at home on his actual birthday and 

sort of

got it on video.