Miss Boo is TEN YEARS OLD

Because this April was a very special one.  Not just because or Miss Boo's birthday on the 16th, but because her brother was baptized April 5th.  Because of this fact, she got to spend her birthday with her grandparents from Arizona.

We went to Adam-ondi-ahman and Jamesport for the day. It was really cold and we couldn't spend long but it is always nice to visit.  We went to Jamesport which is an Amish town.  The kids were disappointed we couldn't ride a buggy.  Funny kids.

My Dad is funny and has the funniest shirts.  The irony is, they totally say what he is thinking.  Or doing! Love my Dad.

She is growing up so fast.  So smart, quite funny, sweet to others (outside her family) kind, generous, enthusiastic about her hobbies (painting, piano) and has the most beautiful face.  She is a joy in our home.  She also was put on this earth to teach us patience.  We are very grateful for her.

This is the meal she wanted for her birthday.  A pretty predictable child when it comes to food.

Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.  Who doesn't love that.

I hope she wished for the moon.  I love my Boo!

It's great to be eight

 My sweet little baby boy turned eight today.  How in heavens name did that happen?  This boy has brought so much joy to our home.  He is deeply happy.  We are so grateful for him and his generosity and kindness.

We celebrated his birthday yesterday because he wanted to have friends at his party and we don't do that on Sunday.  He was very specific about his party and all the things we did.  From a scavenger hunt to these cube Rabbids.  He is infatuated with these Rabbids and the video games.

 I am so glad he had fun.  His best friend is the little red head.  We adore her. Such a fun group for his birthday.

 As I said… totally adore this girl!  Those Rabbids were the Dude's idea.  I had to laminate them and make it so they could decorate their own.  I love that kid!

He's eight.

He's eight.

 Ain't he GREAT!

 I love this boy so much.  So happy to be his Mom.  My only wish for him is that he keeps his optimism and good sense of humor as he grows into manhood.  He is such a wonderful boy!