Happy Birthday and other notes

Saturday marked the boy's 11th birthday. I couldn't be prouder. At the end of the day all kids are just a pain in the ass, from newborn to 18 at least once a day they will do something to cause another grey hair to appear on your head (or fall out). But overall my boy is a great kid. Smart in school, makes good choices everyday, plays sports, reads, and is generally respectful of others. When other parents call they want him to go over their house because he will play with the younger brothers and sisters. He listens to Mom and Dad and understands sacrifice (and is spoiled as well). All in all I have a great kid and wouldn't trade him for anything in the world!!!

Sunday was his birthday party at Laser Tag. Even being new in school and out for over a month with the surgeries he had 10 friends he wanted to invite and 8 were able to make it. They had a great time playing arcade games, eating pizza and playing Laser Tag. We also found that 11 is the no more gifts birthday. From 5 till 10 we went out and always tried to find the perfect gift for his friends' birthdays, and around this time his friends' parents would call us to see what he liked for his birthday. This year was Gift Cards, 8 gifts 8 gift cards. And not just any gift cards but Target and Best Buy gift cards. They grow up so fast.