Nine Years

Nine years ago I held a big beautiful baby boy in my arms and gushed with love over my blessing. You had healthy lungs and a voracious appetite! We knew you were determined when you escaped out of your crib after just learning to barely crawl. I have watched you play and imagine and dream. Your imagination is fueled by rocket fuel and takes off with a blast. You are so creative and I love watching you plan out your next big invention or idea. You have wonderful ideas and I am trying to get better at letting you fly. You are also the comedian of the family and love to make us laugh. Your favorite audience is your 2yr old sister who never ceases to giggle and guffaw at her silly brother. You have an ally and partner in crime who is your biggest advocate and I pity the one who crosses you in her presence. This adorable sidekick is you 5yr old sister who is convinced you are the best brother and defends you better than any defence attorney money could buy. You also have another partner in crime in your cousin whom you have been getting into mischief with for 8 years! You are our only boy and surrounded by all these girls you have learned to somewhat understand the feminine ways and this is proved in your many girl "friends" at school. We love our little man and wish him a very happy birthday and look forward to watching him grow, explore, create, and laugh.

Here he is with his birthday present. He cannot wait to open it up as he is convinced it is the pottery wheel he has asked for for a few months now. It was. I will post his first creation once he has finished painting it.

We had a mad scientist party complete with science experiments, a jello filled with creatures, and this "brain cake". My oldest would not eat it. The boys loved it. They also loved the experiments and made outrageously loud mad scientist laughs, each trying to out due the others. I saw some real theatrical talent at this party. I can no longer hear due to the volume level of their talent though! :)