Carsen- 5 year old pics

We were blessed to have won two free photoshoots this summer and have another photoshoot with my family.  I decided to still try and conquer 5 year old pictures with Carsen.  Just wanted to capture that smile of his one more time this Summer.

He has become quite the grown up 5 year old.  Asking for more, pushing away when done, and being big brother.  We have had quite a few rough days this Summer and I am hoping the school year helps.

Still love peanut butter and jelly, ice-cream, popsicles, milk, and anything sweet!  His balance has improved tremendously but isn't consistent.  His favorite activities include swinging, riding horse, swimming, listening to music (he sits under the speaker at home so he can hear it better), reading books all by himself, and being tickled by daddy.  He also loves to take the nuk out of Jace's mouth and flant it around like, "na na na, I got your nuk!  He is still super silly and has such a sense of humor!!

Lately he will walk so well, I feel like i could just let go, but he gets so scared to fall (rightfully so) that he panics and turns around and grabs for me.  He just started to lead us around the house and keeps bringing us to the walk in shower that he loves to play in, to the door to go outside and the washer/dryer.  He definitely knows where he wants to go and what he loves!  He is so aware of so much and I keep realizing how much he really knows.  Such a blessing but wish he could communicate it.  Feeling so blessed to have his smile, giggle and charm in our life.  The past five years has been a lot of work for him and I am so proud of his ability to trust those in his life and keep trying on his good days.  Off to kindergarten he goes, and I couldn't be more excited for him to have this awesome opportunity.  All I remember is the room that the special needs kids went to everyday but the cafeteria and watching them roam the halls for a break.  These days are different and all I think lately is that someone fought for this opportunity, many people cried, had meetings, disagreements, and to think it has all come around to him being included into a typical classroom with his friends.  So many mixed emotions at this time of year, mostly sadness for his tough days but feeling blessed throughout it all because at the end of the day, I still have him.