He’s been home for three and a half years.
And today he turned five.
He woke this morning to a chorus of his brothers and sisters singing “Happy Birthday”.
Not singing especially well, but he seemed to enjoy it.
Okay, at least it succeeded in waking him up.
As birthday boy, he was entitled to a few privelidges.
He had his choice of breakfast…
a few Danimals and a side of Life cereal.
He had his choice of video before school…
Thomas the Train – the new one.
He had his choice of lunch before the bus arrived…
Ramen. Oriental flavor, thank you.
And he left for school with his choice of snack for the day…
a Thomas the Train juice sipper and a whole lotta Wal-M@rt Valentine’s cookies.
Shhh. Don’t tell him they’re for Valentine’s Day. He thinks the heart cookies were made just for him.
But this mama’s heart? It was made just for him.
Will you join me in wishing my big boy a happy birthday on this, his very special day?
I know he’d love it, and so would I!
China Dreams says
Happy Birthday, Jude!
Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says
He is so handsome. Sure hope he has a wonderful celebration!
P.S. Your photos are always soooo amazing, Stefanie.
Patricia/NYC says
Happy, Happy 5th birthday, Jude!!!
Have a wonderful day filled with everything & everyone that you love!
GREAT photos of your handsome lil' man!
Waiting For Bella says
Happy B-day Jude!!!!! Hope it's great!!
Karrie says
Wow! 5 years old already?!?!?!?
Happy Birthday Big Boy!!!
D.C. Coffee Junkie says
Happy Birthday, Jude!
5ennie says
Happy Birthday to Jude <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Sarah says
Ramen in my favorite flavor. A boy after my own heart. I might just have to have that for lunch in his honor. Happy Birthday Jude!
Robin says
Five…it's such s great age!!! Happy Birthday Jude!!!!!
Blessings,
Robin
clearness says
What a handsome little man. Happy birthday Jude!
Laine says
Jude! Happy Birthday big man!
You will forever be to my family "andthencameJude"
😉
Isabelle et Stéphane says
Happy Birthday!!!
Bon anniversaire!!!
Cindy says
Such a handsome BIG 5 year old!
Birthday Blessings Jude!
Jennifer says
Happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday to YOU, happy birthday dear JUDE! Happy birthday to you!!!
Happy Birthday sweet boy!
Shirlee McCoy says
Happy birthday, Jude!
Erin says
Happy birthday sweet Jude!
Rita and John says
Happy birthday, Jude! I hope you enjoy a terrific day with your family! (Thomas the Tank Engine is the best, isn't he?)
Gail says
Happy Birthday Jude, 5 is an awesome age!!!
crazynobody says
First time commenter, just dropping in to wish Jude an amazing 5th birthday!
Tammy says
Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy x's 5 Jude!
Sharon Ankerich says
Happy birthday sweet Jude!!!
Girly Girl Mommy says
Happy big 5, Jude!!
Ms. Pollywog says
Happy Birthday Jude!!!
You have such a cool name! If I have a little boy, I am going to name him Jude, just like you!
Love, Ms. Lacie
http://funnylittlepollywogs.com
Tina Michelle says
Happy Happy Birthday little man! May your day be full of joy and hysterical laughter!
Jen says
Happy Birthday Jude! You are one fantastic kiddo! Do you like cake? What kind will you have for your birthday?
Tracey says
Happy Birthday Jude! You are now a whole hand old! Have fun celebrating!
DiJo says
Happy Happy Birthday Jude!!!!!! I loved watching you come home, and I love even more seeing you thrive at home!!!! I pray you have a very special year!!!!! Enjoy 5!!
Blessings,
Diana
Barbie Huff says
Happy Happy Birthday Jude!! 5 is so much fun!! 🙂
Jennifer and Greg says
Happy 5th Birthday Jude!!!
You are blessing!!!
For The Love of Four Chinasprouts says
Happy Birthday Jude!!
Michelle P. says
Sounds like the makings of a great day!!!
5 is a BIG year! Happiest birthday wishes to you, Jude!
Rachel says
Happy Birthday Jude! Wow, you're 5! That's big stuff:)
Jaime says
Happy Birthday Jude!!!
Amy Murphy says
What a handsome little five year old. Happy birthday, Jude!!!! (And I'm so glad to see a post dedicated solely to a boy!) 🙂
The Oswalds says
Happy Birthday, Sweet, Handsome Boy!
Donna says
Happy Birthday Sweet Jude!!!!
living4Him says
Happy Birthday, Jude!! What great pics (as always)! 🙂
Judi says
Happy Birthday, Jude, from Ohio and from our little five year old from China, Haleigh!
Alyson says
Happy Birthday, Jude!! You sure are a handsome guy!! =)
Nicole A. says
Happy birthday, Jude! Five is fabulous!
What a sweet, cute little guy you are!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
Lisa says
Happy birthday, Jude!!!! We love you! Tell Mama to bring you down to Jersey to come celebrate being 5 with us! With much love from Miss Lisa and Mr. John and the gang
Kristi says
Happy, happy birthday Jude! I love your lunch choice!
Annie says
Happy birthday Jude! Love the photos!
Heather says
Happy birthday to you, Jude! You are one handsome guy! Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè (Happy Birthday in Chinese!)
strandfam says
Happy Birthday Jude! You are too cute for words! May Jesus bless your day, and may you always know how very loved you are!
Kjbikakis says
Happy Birthday Jude! Hope turning the big 5 has been a great and special day for you!! 🙂
-Kirstie
Robyn says
Happy, happy birthday Jude!!! Five looks good on you. 🙂
Mom to 4 bugs says
Happy Happy Day, Mr. 5 years old! You are quite a cutie! Glad you got to enjoy all your special choices on your special day! Happy Birthday from Korea!
Team Reich
Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! says
Happy 5th Birthday Jude!! You are one super cute dude:) Sorry, I could not resist:)
Hope he had a FANTASTIC DAY!!
xoxo,
Lisa
Lucky Mama says
Happy 5th Birthday Mr Handsome!!!
Have a super fun day!!!
Brandi says
High 5, It's your Birthday!
Happy Birthday Jude!
Julie says
Happy Birthday, Jude!
Kim says
Happy Birthday precious Jude!!
Terri says
Happy Happy Birthday sweet Jude!!! What a cutie you are!
(love the pictures)
Shirley H. says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUDE~
trina says
Wow, a big 5 year old!! You and Hudson could be big buddies since he is 5,too! Happy Birthday! Hope it was the best ever.
Donna says
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jude, Happy Birthday to you!
You are special boy, Jude! Hope every minute of your year is as sweet as you are!
Blessings to you always!
Londa says
Happy, Happy Birthday to you Jude!! Hope your day was extra special! I agree…I don't think you can be any cuter!!
my3 kids says
Happy 5th Birthday Jude…you are one handsome big guy and you make your mommy and daddy so very proud. Enjoy your special day xoxo
Kim says
What a cute boy! Happy, happy birthday!
Aus says
Jude – Dude – Happy Birthday Mens!!
hugs – aus and co.
Michelle says
Happy Birthday Sweet Jude!!! I kept thinking I needed to head over to wish him a special whole hand birthday!
Sounds like he had a FABULOUS DAY!!!!
Michelle R Photography says
Happy Belated Birthday, Jude!! You are such an adorable little guy!!
Sister Kim says
Happy Birthday to you Jude!! I hope you continue to have a fun day, it sounds like you had a great start!! I hope you know how special you are to all of your family and friends, but especially how loved you are by Jesus!! Have a great day and enjoy being 5 all year long…
Robin says
Opps a day late. Happy Birthday Jude. You're a sweetie-pie. It was my birthday too. I am 40 years past five. I'd rather be 5. Blowing kisses to you!
megadog says
Happy Birthday dear Jude. You are a beautiful, smiley, happy boy. I love your shirt and I want one just like it for my little boy! I hope you have a great day.
Ellie says
Happy Happy Birthday sweet boy! Tia (4.5)wishes you lots of candy (that is her favorite!)
M3 says
Happy happy birthday Jude!! Those were some awesome bday choices.
Stephanie says
Happy Birthday Jude!!! Oriental Ramen is totally the BEST! 🙂
Wendy says
Happy Birthday Jude! Hope you had a great day!!!
Sue Mom of Two says
Happy birthday, Jude! You are such a handsome boy, and getting so big now!
3 Peanuts says
Happy Birthday Jude! You are such a handsome little man. Hope you have a GREAT birthday!!!
Karin says
Happy Birthday, Jude! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Wild Olive says
Happy, happy birthday, sweet Joobah! I can't believe you're SO big now!! I love you and miss you and hope to get to squeeze you soon!
Love,
Miss To-Leen
TanyaLea says
Okay, well I know this is late…and I even seen the link on your FB page and didn't hop over right away…
But…
I still want to wish a VERY special little boy…
Who happens to be from the same place as my very special little girl…
Another precious Fujian child…
"fearfully and wonderfully made" !!!!
A VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY…..
(that would be one "VERY" for each year!)
HAPPY {belated} 5th BIRTHDAY,
"handsome" Jude!!!!!
love and hugs from
~Tanya and Khloe Mei~