We have an 8 year old!
I still remember so well the night he was born and made me a mother. How has it possibly been eight years since then?
We like to have cake twice a day for birthdays around here. Coffee cake for breakfast and birthday cake for dessert.
Tyler had a special treat this year. His grandpa was able to be in town for two days, and one of those days happened to be his birthday! These kids adore their grandparents, and getting to go birding, swimming, and to the store to pick out a present (or two) with Papa was almost more fun than he could handle on his big day!
The fun didn't end there...even though it was already more fun than should be allowed to fit into one day! Tyler invited a few of his friends to go bowling with our family. We all had a blast. Andrew and I had a little competition, which boosted both of our usual scores a bit (he won); Tyler & Robby made some awesome shots (is that even correct bowling terminology?) and showed us their cool moves; and Annie outscored every person there (except her dad)!
And just so you can laugh a little at our expense, Andrew decided to take a few action shots of our bowling skills.
Check out the concentration!
How can such feminine delicateness outscore everyone else?!
We're so lucky Andrew makes so much effort to be there for the kids' birthdays for as much time as possible. His presence is really what makes the day so great!
And in going along with our 'theme' of not having any theme and just throwing in as many different things as Tyler loves into one day, here is the BYU cake he asked for!
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Ty, I love you so much bear. I'll always be so thankful that Heavenly Father sent you to me. You made me a mother, which is the greatest thing I could ever hope to be. Now I'll keep working to be the best mother I can possibly be, because you deserve all the best. I am so proud of your pure and tender heart, your desire to learn new things, and the way you loyally protect those you love. I love you so much!
Love always, Mom
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