Taft lived 5 in the fullest way!
Some memorable things:
:: Taft and Dad jumped into the world of hydroponic gardening. They have grown lettuce, kale, cilantro, tomatoes, and peppers. Taft got some strawberry plants for his 6th birthday.
:: Taft and Dad also began some traditional gardening including beans, blueberries, blackberries, onions, tumeric and anything else that can be planted.
:: Taft is very enthusiastic about eating all sorts of different vegetables now. He eats salad and sauteed greens and mushrooms.
:: Taft started kindergarten homeschool. He enjoys reading the story of Fred who helps him learn math. He participated in the Elgin co-op classes of stories and crafts, unplugged play, and messy science. He really enjoyed making ice cream in unplugged play.
:: Taft got a new brother, Evan. He has been an excellent helper with Evan.
:: Taft continues to strengthen his relationship with Alyssa, Joel, and Kent. They all play together everyday. They have adventures, play soccer, and play games.
:: Taft and Alyssa often play games together on Alyssa's bed before bed. They like Blockus, SkipBo, and Sleeping Queens.
:: Taft continues to ride his bike. He is very fast.
:: Taft calls Nana often on Alexa and lets her know all about what is going on with the garden and other things.
:: Taft continues to love the garbage truck. Right after moving to Mossygate Taft got to push the garbage truck buttons to pick up and dump the garbage can.
:: Taft is a good helper in the kitchen. He likes to make pancakes. He can put them on the pan and flip them.
:: Taft lost his first tooth this year! He was eating watermelon and it got stuck in the watermelon!
:: Taft traveled to Utah this summer to visit family. He saw red rock in Moab, hiked around Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and saw ducks at a park near Claire's.
:: Taft traveled to Utah in October.
:: Taft was in a parade in Denton County, TX with the Archibalds'. He was one of the founding fathers.
:: Taft wanted to sell cookies. He made $28.
