Nathan turned 6 on May 21

Nathan Robert Kinoshita turned 6 years old on May 21, 2010. He had a wonderful birthday party at the park with his friends and Scott's family, followed by dinner and the movie Iron Man 2. A week later he got to celebrate his birthday with my family in California. We had all the cousins over to Grandmas house for water slide fun and a BBQ.

Nathan is an amazingly loving little guy. We have enjoyed every moment of his 6 years. His personality is hilarious which we have truly enjoyed. Below are a few of his first pictures. It makes me tear up just seeing how little he once was. They grow up too fast!!

Here he is at the hospital, all 7lbs 11 oz.

One of the few times he actually sucked his thumb.
One of his first smiles.
So cute!

Here he is when he opened the XBox 360 we got him. He was just a little excited

Here are his cupcakes. We couldn't get the candle to light because of the wind.

Cutie little Ben. I asked him to say cheese and this is the face I got. So cute!!

Here we all are at mom's house. Everyone came over for Nathan and Catie's birthday.

About to blow out his candles on his Iron Man cake that Grandma made for him.

Daddy and Nathan studying the Pirate book Aunt TT and family gave him.

Dillon helping Nathan with the super soaker Aunt Angie and family gave him.

Nathan getting Jace with the super soaker. Such a great shot.

Nathan reading one of his cards. I liked the way the light hit his face in this picture.

Aunt Angie accidentally got him an I'm 5 Today card and so she made some sharpie modifications.

This is what baby Capri did during the party. Isn't she precious.

Here is Myla playing with her goody bag prizes.

Here is Catie opening her birthday gifts.

Nathan loved the spy kit Grandma got him.

Almost all of the cousins. We are missing cutie Sariah and Capri and Paige.

Tiffany and I got to catch up during the party. It was so nice to see my sisters and their kiddos.

Nathan in the Ugly Duckling

Nathan's Kindergarten class and his reading buddies 3rd grade class put on the play of The Ugly Duckling. It was so cute to see all the 5 and 6 year olds singing away. All during practice his teacher said he was signing away and knew the words to all the songs. He got nervous on stage and didn't see as much as in class, but he did wonderful! He was so excited for the play that is all he talked about the weeks leading up to it. We are so proud of him!!

Here he is right before the show.

Here is the set. On the far left you can see the Swans which is what Nathan is. They are in the water. In the middle are all the ducks with the farm in the background.

Here is Nathan as the Swan getting ready to sing.

Granny and Grandpa came to see the show. Here they are with Daddy, Nathan and Kylee.

Video of Nathan and Kylee in Dan's wedding

Here is the video of Nathan and Kylee walking down the aisle at Dan and Tiffani's wedding. Kylee was the flower girl and Nathan was the ring bearer. They did a wonderful job!

Uncle Dan's Wedding

On May 28, 2010 Scott's best friend Dan said I do to his beautiful wife Tiffani.

Scott was the best man, Kylee was the flower girl and Nathan was the ring bearer. They did an awesome job. The kids were both nervous leading up to the wedding but you never would have known it!

Here is Scott looking oh so handsome!

We had some time before the wedding to hang out in the Villa while the bridal party got pictures taken. Here is mom and me while we are waiting.

Kylee and mommy, doesn't she look beautiful!

Here they are walking down the aisle

Kylee looks so grown up.

Nathan was really enjoying his role as ring bearer. Daddy and Uncle Nick (on the right) had to keep him from chatting with Kylee across the aisle.

Here the kids are at the reception with their very first Shirley Temples. They felt like the prince and princess of the party...which they were!

Nathan and Kylee danced all night with us. Nathan was showing off all his dance moves. Everyone loved it. He is such a little ham...we are in trouble with this one.

Had to have a mommy-son dance. In the background there is a similar father-daughter dance. I am sure Dan thought this party was for him, but I'm thinking it was for our little family to have a wonderful night out. I think the kids had more fun than anyone!

Nathan in his tux. He loved the jacket. He didn't want to take it off all night.

Congratulations Dan and Tiffani!! We are so happy for you.

Nathan's Kindergarten Graduation

On May 26th Nathan graduated from Kindergarten. His music teacher prepared the graduation presentation where all four classes sang quite a few songs and she showed a slide show of pictures throughout the year. Here we are after the graduation. Each child and the teacehrs whore this shirt, which is a pictures that one of the kids drew. It says Kindergarten Rocks on the back. Daddy and Granny, Grandpa and Ben were all there but they left before I could take their pictures.

Here is Nathan and his friend Trinity.

They got cookies and juice after the performance.

Here he is singing away

"Take me out to the ball game..."

Oh so handsome!

Every year the kids can earn their handprint on the wall by getting student of the day at least 5 times. Nathan got it 7 times and Kylee got it 8 times, so they each got their handprints on the wall. So proud!