Birthday time!

Another year has gone by and it is time to celebrate 10 years for Timothy!  he had the gift of a Friday  late start for his birthday, so we had plenty of time to celebrate in the morning.  Plus he was up at 6am to start the day!  He opened most of the gifts through out the morning and there was a Star Wars theme.  He had some Christmas tree cinnamon rolls for breakfast.  At school he got to share some cookies and enjoy some last day before break activities like watching movies.

Timothy chose Happy Joe's once again for his dinner out.  It was extra busy there this year, but we got the last table without a wait.  After yummy pizza, it was time for the special sundae and the whole restaurant singing Happy Birthday.

After dinner there was one more gift to open from Grandma Judy and a final card.  Then he got to have a sleepover with his friend Parker.  A pretty good day.

Today was the party day.  We had 8 kids including Timothy and Teresa.  Teresa got into the Star Wars mode with her Leia hair.  Timothy had fun being Kylo Ren with his new light saber and mask.

At the party we played some Minute to Win it games.  Some were really hard, some a bit easier, but they were all fun.  The morning went by quickly and soon it was time for presents and cake!

We wish a wonderful birthday to our boy.  He is growing up so much and continues to mature and show himself as a young man.  He loves outdoor play, Star Wars, Pokemon, playing tablet games, and playing with friends.  He has taken up chess this year and continues to be a quick learner.  He is a kind friend and brother and a tender-hearted boy.  He is a blessing!

First Christmas Celebration

We had our first Christmas celebration this past weekend.  We visited my aunt and were lucky to get to stay for two nights.  That let us have a bit more fun on Saturday.  There was a winter fest happening in town, so we took in some of the special events.

There was supposed to be a magician at the bank.  That did not happen, but there balloon animals, snacks and a chance to see Santa.  This is about the second time the kids have seen Santa ever.  Teresa was not so sure about it and would have skipped it if it were not for the bag of stickers and play dough the kids got after sitting on his lap.  Timothy asked for a Nintendo switch and a 3d printer.  Teresa wanted a puppy and to lose her tooth!


In the afternoon we went to an ice sculpture demonstration.  It was pretty amazing how they were able to craft a chunk of ice into a work of art.  We were all impressed! 


On Friday night, I should mention we had our gift exchange.  Aunt Mary gave me money to shop for everyone.  Timothy got a puzzle that he and Troy worked on.  Teresa got some light up boots and a dog coloring book.  The kids also had fun playing on the online advent calendar activities from Aunt Mary.  Timothy decorated a fancy gingerbread house.

Back to Saturday...after the ice sculptures, we went to the mall for a bit.  I thought a mall scavenger hunt would be fun.  In the end the visit was okay, but we had a few meltdowns and bits of greediness surface while walking around.  The kids saw Santa again when we happened upon him in a store.  Twice in one day--funny after years without visits! 


The kids made more thank yous for the pizza delivery guy and he happened to be the same one who got pictures before.  That was neat. I am so thankful for the chance to visit my aunt and make memories.  It was a great weekend together!