Happy Birthday, Kelly!

Cupcakes!

Happy Birthday, Charlie!

Cutie Pie Nephew Charlie had his first birthday at the end of May.  His party was a smashing success at the "Farm Park".  My boys are still talking about it.  It might have been the most fun they've had there and if you've read this blog for any length of time you know that is saying something.

I was on a previously scheduled trip to Chicago and missed the festivities.  You can see more pictures of all the fun here.

Florida- Celebrating Roebin's Birthday

While there, we had a small celebration in anticipation of Roebin's first birthday.

The tower of candies was a labor of love by Kelly and is a part of the traditional Korean first birthday.

Singing.

Cake!

Yay!

Presents!

Is it strange that I want to cover that foot with kisses then put it in my mouth??

What a beautiful boy.

Here are some pictures from Roebin's Dol, a traditional Korean first birthday, which took place after they got back home to Boston.

Birthday Bike

On his birthday, Milo received his own bike. We had the boys wait in the driveway and Lucas brought it from the backyard around the house. Levi was just as excited as Milo!

It's going to be a fun summer!

More Birthday Fun

Milo's 4 year old stats:
Height: 43 inches (95%)
Weight: 40 pounds (80%)

Joined by Gran and Grandpa, we celebrated Milo's birthday with dessert at the Dinosaur Restaurant. He was thrilled by all of the thoughtful presents Gran and Grandpa brought for him.
 

He enjoyed Grandma Dickson's card and gift, too.

My three guys.

A large contingent of waitstaff came out singing and clapping, bearing this dramatic dessert.

Happy Birthday, Milo!

Special Delivery

One of the highlights of Milo's birthday week were all of the packages and cards that arrived especially for him.

A card and gift from Grammie:

Carefully opening the envelope.

Studying the front of the card.

!!!!!!!!!

Look at that little smile.

Card from Nana and Papa:

They know just what he likes.

Special delivery from Ruby and Ben:

Presents from Auntie Corrine, Ky, and Kosse:

We can't wait to fly the kite!

More tracks and cars (and monies) from Nana and Papa:

Thank you for making his birthday such a celebration.

Happy 4th Birthday, Milo!

Dear Milo,


Many, many people are going about their business on this March 13th, unaware of what a special day it is.  I for one feel absolutely gleeful about today, your fourth birthday.  Celebrating you- what could be a better occasion?


We so enjoy you, especially now in this particularly delightful stage.  The rate at which you are growing seems to keep gathering speed yet I have no bittersweet feelings about that.  You were a precious baby, of course, but as an infant you quite often looked like this:

And now, instead of going "Tomato Head", you are usually smiling like this:

Or this:

But, as your afternoon naps are pretty much a thing of the past, you don't often look like this:
(You stocked all three backpacks with toy cars, books, and blocks then cuddled up to your yellow car and fell asleep wearing your beloved superman shirt backwards and only one argyle sock.)

This morning you insisted on doing chores.  You swept and mopped the kitchen and gathered up the garbage from all the little wastebaskets in the house.  You painstakingly colored and cut a new picture for me.  You smiled up at me and out of the blue said, "I really, really love you, Mommy, super duper duper!!"

Last night, at Levi's insistence, he and your dad went shopping for you.  I was finishing a project so I set you up to get some extra dvd time while I worked.  I was at the laptop and you were a few feet away with ear-buds watching Clifford, rapt. I took advantage of the fact that you were sitting still (it does not happen often) and got lost in thought gazing at your ever-lengthening feet.  I sniffed your sweet hair and marveled at how quickly it is darkening.  I scratched your back and looked ruefully at your latest haircut which had been progressing well until as I was trimming the back you wiggled and it got a little wonky. Then when you let out one of your trademark, completely contagious giggles.  I got a little teary.

Happy birthday to our dear, bright, sensitive, creative, sweetheart of a boy.

much love,
Mommy

Gran's Birthday

On Saturday, Lucas and the boys baked a cake for Gran's birthday. Milo was adamant about cracking the eggs and Levi wanted to run the mixer. He voiced concern about the noise the mixer might make and suggested that he and Milo wear their new ear protection. Safety first!

Spatulas are important. 

Licking the bowl.

No cake batter left behind.

Gran had help opening her presents.

Happy Birthday, Marji!

Joel's Birthday

Sorry for the completely blurry pictures. Let's pretend I was going stylized in these photographs to capture the action and love of the night. The kids all made Joel presents for his birthday and here he is enjoying them.

Mia's Birthday

Catch-up time! Here are some pictures from Mia's birthday party last month. She's such a sweetie. We had a lot of fun.