Happy Birthday, Connor!

Dave and I met at the daycare just before lunch today to celebrate Connor's birthday with him. We stopped by Tyler's room and nabbed him for a few minutes so that he could be a part of the fun. Connor was SO happy to see all of us and was actually already sitting in a chair at the table waiting for us to arrive. We sang "Happy Birthday" to him, along with his classmates and teachers, then watched 20+ toddlers wolf down cupcakes. What a mess that created! Connor wasn't too sure about blowing out his #2 candle, so big brother Tyler helped him out--and got to enjoy a cupcake of his own right next to his little bro. After the brief festivities, Connor went down for a nap (though he initially wasn't at all happy about us leaving him), while I returned to work to finish up a few things. Dave and Tyler headed home for a Tournament Day. They spent the rest of the afternoon lounging on the sofa and snacking while catching some basketball action.




We also had a small celebration for Connor's birthday when we got home from work. One of my little traditions is that when the boys' birthdays fall on a weekday, we invite our parents over for dinner (usually pizza), then sing "Happy Birthday" and eat cake. I always pick up one of those little "personal" cakes from Schnuck's and add a few little decorations to it. Nothing fancy or expensive--but very yummy! Then the boys get to open one small present from their grandparents. It's very low-key, but I'm glad that we do it; I couldn't let their special day pass without a little bit of fun! :)

Happy Birthday to ME!!

Opening up gifts from Mama Neanie/Papa Scott and Mama Carol/Papa Dave.

The birthday boy got lots of lovins from g'mas, g'pas, aunts, and uncles!