happy birthday grace!

Grace definitely was ready for her birthday to come this year. Usually we celebrate Jack's birthday and Grace's birthday at the same time, so she was a little jealous when Jack was opening his presents and she had to wait two more days. 

But, I think she would say that it was worth the wait. She got some great, girly gifts this year. I think her favorite was a new pink Nintendo DS to replace the one she lost. She also got some cute clothes, headbands, a garden kit, some American Girl dolls, a fun ruffly bag, and lots of lip gloss.

And of course the day wouldn't be complete without a princess birthday cake!

happy birthday jack!

I am not sure how it is possible that my "baby" is 7 years old! This year we just had a low key dinner and presents at home. Jack got a lot of fun gifts to play with, but I think the highlight was the hamster cage. Of course we had to go to the store and buy some hamsters to go in them :) We ended up with two panda bear hamsters. They are adorable and very popular with all the kids!

garrett's birthday pics

I know these pics are a little late and out of order, but I wanted everyone to see how excited Garrett was by his presents this year. I don't know if it was the mood he was in, but we got more of a reaction to these gifts than we did for Christmas! He was able to take a friend to Peter Piper Pizza on his actual birthday and then he had a sleepover on Friday.

From Aunt Maggie and Uncle Heath-a new helmet to wear with his electric scooter. You will be happy to know he has decorated it with the stickers you sent and he wears it every day!

Books and a movie from Grandma Barb and Grandpa Mike. He has already read the shark attack book and said he LOVED it! He watched the movie at his birthday sleepover.

You can never go wrong with this kid if money is involved. He actually got so much from Grandma Olsen and Grandma and Grandpa Cooper that we opened a savings account for him. Thanks to everyone who sent gifts and called him on his birthday. I can't believe I have a 10 year old boy! I am not old enough for that :)

and grace too!

Grace wanted to wait until Friday to wear her new clothes so she could wear them on her birthday to school. Never mind the green socks, she dresses herself most of the time!

jack's new clothes

Aunt Maggie always gets the kids a cute new outfit for their birthday! We love it!

it's party time!

We had our annual Peter Piper Pizza party for the kids on Wednesday. Grace was able to bring her little friend from the neighborhood, Audra. I think everyone had a great time playing and eating pizza. Grace and Jack opened presents just before we left, and I think it is safe to say that everything was loved! Another successful birthday in the books.