Happy Birthday to G!

Long time, no post. Summer is going fast because it is so busy. Hoping to post more often but not getting around to it. Here are a few pics and words about G's birthday.

E was in sports camp this week at the Y and G finished his swimming lessons on his birthday. G got to pick "special lunch" for his birthday and we spent the afternoon mostly goofing around and putting together his cake. He was happy to help make the Panda Bear face parts out of starburst and tootsie rolls.

Thanks to everyone for phone calls and balloons (J,S,R) and "Target money!!!" as spending money is so lovingly referred to in our house.

When D came home we grilled out (G chose salmon, salad, and corn on the cob for his dinner; very G--- I was surprised he chose anything resembling meat at all) and G opened presents. I should feel blessed that my middle child is more than willing to share everything with his brothers, but part of me is bothered by how quickly and easily he passes everything over to them. He opened his cell phone and after a quick glance E asked to play with it and G passed it right over. I am a bit worried he will become a doormat for them. He is a bit stronger against M but not much. What a big softy!!!!

After dinner two neighbor families came over for cake so G felt like it was a really big party. The night did not end until a bit after 9 as the sun was dropping lower in the sky and all the kids were wiped out from playing. Happy 4th Birthday G!!!!! Who would have ever imagined that the child we named Gray would have the brightest, sunniest personality. He even took his 5 shots at the doctor like a champ. More pics of G on the cell phone, all three playing with the new sidewalk chalk, and a very happy 4 year old.

love and hugs and don't worry , no pandas were harmed in the making of the cake--- we used artificial panda flavors.

B