Great Grandma McDonald's Birthday

We went over to the Hopwood's to celebrate Great Grandma's birthday.


Alex was pretty excited to see that Grandma got a "computer" just like his. I think he thought about it a bit on the way home though. As soon as he got home he wanted to make sure his was still there. Amazing how his mind works. Did he think that Grandma and Grandpa Ericson took it back and gave it to Great Grandma? That's pretty complex thinking if you ask me.


Everyone wanted to help open Grandma's presents.






All sitting and in one place, thanks to Curious George.

Mommy's 31st

I had a great birthday. Kris and I went out Tuesday night for dinner since I typically work late on Wednesday nights (I see kids privately once a week and have to work late to accommodate the after school hours.) It ended up that my last three clients cancelled and so I went home at 4:30 anyway. That never happens so, it was a pretty great birthday surprise. We had a pizza party in the fort. My mom made the cake for me seen in the picture.


Theresa watched the kids Tuesday night and made cards with them and left them in the playroom. In the morning Alex ran downstairs, went and got the card and ran it to me saying "Happy Birthday Mommy. I made a card for you." It was so sweet! Luke made the other. He didn't remember, but Alex tried to give it to Kris saying he made it for daddy (I guess so he didn't feel left out).




No one wanted to get candles/matches, so I pretended after they sang.


Luke is always delighted to have cake.


Alex on the other hand didn't want any cake (pretty typical for him, must take after his Uncle Andy). He's looking to get back to playing. One of the many ways they are polar opposites.

Ready for Bed

Last week Luke started needing this bear when he goes to bed. This weekend he decided he also needed "bunny". They are both Alex's animals, but he Alex doesn't seem to notice or care. I'm a little worried about how many animals he is going to need in his bed if he continues to add one a week.

Lots of Outside Play Time

The boys have been needing to get to bed early with all this outside play time. They can't get enough!

A Few Quick Pics

A snapped a few quick photos while last Sunday while we were waiting for Kris to get ready for church.