Koda insisted on chicken and noodles for his birthday meal, so that's what he got!

He was in all his glory on his special day!

After supper, it was time for presents!

Getting a little help from Daddy Zach...

Momma Emily helped with the cards. Part of our gift was a musical card...which I'm sure has annoyed his parents quite a lot! 

But he loved it!

And wanted to show his Aunt Dana and cousins...

...and his Grandma Myra.

I know from experience those batteries can last a LONG time...I'm sure Zach and Emily will be thinking kind thoughts of me every time he opens that card...

Make a wish, Koda!

A birthday family portrait...what a great family God has blessed them with!

Cake with the cousins...

Koda and his family are renting a home near Middletown until their new home on the Gray compound is built. There is a nice big hill right by the house which provided a lot of fun for the kids (and will be great for sledding this winter!)...

I hope the grass stain came out!

A fun afternoon celebrating our favorite 5-year-old...

Happy Birthday, Koda!