We dubbed Saturday National Gremlin Appreciation Day... aka, Daniel's 7th birthday.
No big party this year like we did last year, but we celebrated our little man in big ways.
He had a basketball game at 8 AM. Seriously - who makes these schedules? But all 6 grandparents were awesome to join us so early! Good news: he scored the very first basket of the game, and kept a good attitude throughout. (We had no subs so he had to play the whole game, and was worn out!). We celebrated the game with cupcakes for the team!
Back to Zack's parents' house in between games, and Daniel opened gifts. He was so excited and thankful for each and every thing he received.
Then it was off to William's game. He continues to excel in basketball. He was not feeling very well, but pushed through it and played well.
Then it was off to lunch. Daniel chose Five Guys - this boy loves hot dogs!
After lunch, we had cake. Daniel requested that I make a monkey cake for him. I am NOT a baker, but tried my best because that's what he wanted, and he's probably never had a cake made just for him before (a friend made cupcakes for his party last year).
He loved it, and especially when we let him just make a mess with it & eat it with his hands. We figured that every child deserves a smash cake, so that's what he got! Messes can be cleaned up, but he likely won't forget the fun he had anytime soon.
Once all the grandparents went their separate ways, we got ready for the big surprise of the vening. We took the boys to Medieval Times. They were both thrilled. William was feeling worse as the day went on, but was a real trooper and had a great time despite feeling lousy. Daniel was THRILLED. I honestly had as much fun watching him as I would have had watching the show. He loved the food, the horses, the battles, the knights... everything.
We got about a million thank-you's on the way home from a tired but happy boy.
It was a great day for a great guy. Daniel continues to make progress and become more secure in his role as the little guy of the family. He is doing well academically in school. He is excited to start reading. He is still working on self-control and following the rules. Bottom line: he's an incredibly social creature with ants in his pants - that's about the best way I can describe him. But he's doing better, and has an incredible teacher that really works with him to get him to reach his potential.
We are thankful for another birthday celebrated, and pray for many, many more.
He had a basketball game at 8 AM. Seriously - who makes these schedules? But all 6 grandparents were awesome to join us so early! Good news: he scored the very first basket of the game, and kept a good attitude throughout. (We had no subs so he had to play the whole game, and was worn out!). We celebrated the game with cupcakes for the team!
Back to Zack's parents' house in between games, and Daniel opened gifts. He was so excited and thankful for each and every thing he received.
Then it was off to William's game. He continues to excel in basketball. He was not feeling very well, but pushed through it and played well.
Then it was off to lunch. Daniel chose Five Guys - this boy loves hot dogs!
After lunch, we had cake. Daniel requested that I make a monkey cake for him. I am NOT a baker, but tried my best because that's what he wanted, and he's probably never had a cake made just for him before (a friend made cupcakes for his party last year).
He loved it, and especially when we let him just make a mess with it & eat it with his hands. We figured that every child deserves a smash cake, so that's what he got! Messes can be cleaned up, but he likely won't forget the fun he had anytime soon.
Once all the grandparents went their separate ways, we got ready for the big surprise of the vening. We took the boys to Medieval Times. They were both thrilled. William was feeling worse as the day went on, but was a real trooper and had a great time despite feeling lousy. Daniel was THRILLED. I honestly had as much fun watching him as I would have had watching the show. He loved the food, the horses, the battles, the knights... everything.
We got about a million thank-you's on the way home from a tired but happy boy.
It was a great day for a great guy. Daniel continues to make progress and become more secure in his role as the little guy of the family. He is doing well academically in school. He is excited to start reading. He is still working on self-control and following the rules. Bottom line: he's an incredibly social creature with ants in his pants - that's about the best way I can describe him. But he's doing better, and has an incredible teacher that really works with him to get him to reach his potential.
We are thankful for another birthday celebrated, and pray for many, many more.
2 comments:
Love it!!! Happy Birthday Daniel!!!
Happy birthday sweet Daniel~ God made you perfectly!!!
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