Birthdays . . .

Mikayla had her birthday - ON Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving came Christmas. I know that isn't news to you, but it is my explanation as to why it is now January and I am just acknowledging my child's birthday.

Wow. Did she grow up this year, or what?

This is from last year (or 2007). . .



and this is from 2008 . . .


And all I did was blink.

Another plus is that she helped make the cake - perty fancy, heh? We almost gave up in the middle of the project because of a few glitches, but we persevered. What other kind of cake would you suggest - for a birthday on Thanksgiving?

A hamburger, of course!

Owen also conquered another year, and we "celebrated" in the midst of all the other holiday celebrating.

Since he is only turning four, his cake was a little less complicated - although a bit more slimey.


I woke up the next morning and he had made his contribution to the cake.

Clever.

These other pictures are for Grandma Powers - so she can see what she got him for his birthday. He is trying to position his hands like Spider-man does when he shoots out his web. Still needs a little practice. He really had to think about it . . .

Hurry up, Spidey, the bad guy is getting away . . . .

Close, but don't hold it that way . . .

Got it!

Thank You, Grandma! Call if you need a superhero!