More Birthday Fun

 

Auntie, Uncle Dave, Ben and Cate heard that we have some Skylander fans. Andrew was super excited to open this fun birthday box of Skylanders. Thank you!

Party with Friends!

This was some sort of chase/tag/Skylander game.

Andrew, Sydney, Brenna, Ellie, Will, Grace, Hannah and Jonathan - whew, we have a lot of kids!

No party is complete without an Angry Bird cupcake cake.

Star Wars Legos!

We had a joint Birthday/Welcome-back-to-Kansas-Peterson-family party. There were many children, who played together awesomely, allowing for adult conversation, which was previously unheard of. We have entered a new era, my friends! And we are so happy the Petersons live in Kansas again! May there be many more dinner parties with children running wild and happy!

Happy 8th Birthday, Andrew!

An early morning birthday present to make the day go a little faster. Both boys needed to test out all the buttons on the Rescue Heroes fire truck.

Andrew requested McDonald's for lunch. I think mainly because he has found a new favorite sweet treat, an Oreo McFlurry!

When did my baby boy become this giant 8 year old?!

Hannah enjoys an Oreo McFlurry too. She was supposed to share that with me, but  I think I only got a couple of bites before she ate the whole thing! 

Skyping with Grammy and Grandpa while opening presents from them. Sometimes technology is awesome!

SKYLANDERS!

Strawberry Jello cake with Cool Whip frosting - Birthday boy approved!

Also approved by happy siblings

Finally birthday presents from Mom and Dad - Sonic race game, Sonic Erector set and a Sonic T-shirt. I think someone is a fan of Sonic!

Happy 8th Birthday, Andrew! We love you and can't believe how fast you are growing. It's OK if you slow down a smidge!

Hannah's birthday party

Getting a little help opening her present. It was as big as her and she wasn't sure what it was...

and then it was assembled it and she was so happy!

We were finally able to have Hannah's party at the end of October. It was such a busy month for every one. Fortunately, when you are two, you don't know that you don't normally celebrate your birthday for a whole month! :)  Grandma made us a delicious dinner and then we had Funfetti cake for dessert. (I don't recommend the Funfetti box mix. I thought it was gross, but the kids loved it and that's all  that matters!) Hannah got a darling pram from Grandma and Grandpa, which she pushes all over the house. And she got some super cute magnetic paper dolls from the Eigstis. Such a lucky little 2 year old!

Birthday gifts from Grammy and Grandpa

Opening the first one...

It's Minnie!!

And a snowsuit!

She refused to try on the pants portion, and refused to pose with it. This was the best I could get. Good news is that it will fit!

She did try on the coat portion. Love this pink color on her!

We stretched Hannah's birthday out and opened presents from Grammy and Grandpa a couple days after her birthday. She got a giant stuffed Minnie Mouse that had to go everywhere with us for several days and an awesome snowsuit. The day she opened it, was a very warm day and a little confusing to her when I made her put the coat on. But she liked it, as long as I kept my promise to take it off after I took a picture. Thank you Grammy and Grandpa for Hannah's presents. She loves them and you!

Birthday Fun!

Opening her first gift while her brothers wait anxiously to see what is inside.

A Minnie Mouse comb and mirror

It was almost more than the boys could stand to watch Hannah and not help her!

Minnie Mouse with "snap-on" accessories!

A talking puzzle

Minnie was the toy of the night and needed a diaper and a wipe. The diaper was more like a blanket, but whatever.

And then it was time for "Beauty School Dropout." Hannah gave me a new 'do with her new Minnie Mouse comb. I may be smiling, but there were definitely moments of pain!

Birthday Cake

Hannah loved her chocolate cake!

And so did her brothers!

Eventually she gave up on the fork and used her hands. What a mess!

I took a few hundred pictures of Hannah enjoying her birthday cake so it deserved a post all its own! And no, I did not make that adorable cake. Target did and it was super yummy. Chocolate with fudgy chocolate frosting- need I say more?!