middle turned 8 today.

the one that came 17 days early so he wouldn't miss the party.

that's my theory anyhow.

he has been the life of one since he arrived.

the hoodlums plastered the front door with birthday wishes before we got home from church.

posts on facebook wishing him happy birthday as soon as 2012 rolled in.

chose sonny's for lunch after church.

present scavenger hunt and cake with the parks.

serenaded at youth group.

face time and phone calls with all the fam.

he didn't bat an eye.

accepted all of his wishes and gifts with exuberance and grace.

silly seven is behind us...

looking forward to excellent eight.

 

 

 

it's what i grabbed out of my purse tonight so he wouldn't doodle on the attendance cards.

he drew stripes on their shirts.

embellishments on the already blingy accessories.

mustaches on all of the models.

fashion design 101.

international panpake day.

didn't realize it this morning when i made pumpkin pancakes for breakfast.

fully aware by dinner.

chocolate chip.

white chocolate chip.

caramelized banana with cinnamon.

the first two requested.

the third a surprise treat.

sam was excited we got to have two brefests today.

panpake day done right.

how many places can he "lick" his wristband off his face while waiting to load the bus after our field trip?

forehead...check.

nose...check.

cheek...check.

masterful time killer...

check.

not even realizing they do it.

in age order.

on the way into church...

a natural fit.