Nana's Birthday Party

Mr. Bob and Nana were out of town for my birthday so today we had a belated celebration and your mother made the wonderful pop cake shown below.  Then all of you sang me the "Birthday Cha Cha Cha" song to me.

Here's the three of us.

Just love my birthday card!

I had sent a Halloween JibJab to you and we watched it over and over and over.  You just loved it.  However, Nana had a difficult time making it because I couldn't find the correct size photos.  So, I took head shots of everyone for future use.  Here's the one I took of you.

After our little party, we went to your flag football practice.  Then out to dinner at the new Native New Yorker on Gilbert Road at the 202.  We had fun and said grace.  You said it over Andrew and he got upset, so we let him say it again while you kept quiet.  We all held hands. It was a wonderful birthday celebration.

Your 7th Birthday Weekend

Last weekend you went to Disneyland with your parents and Andrew to celebrate your 7th birthday..  Grandma and Les meet all of you there. 

Nonno and Nonna arrived in Phoenix on Wednesday from Canada.  They are very old friends of mine.  Thursday Nonno, Mr. Bob and I went golfing.

On Friday, October 1st you, your mother and Andrew came over to our house.  Uncle Jeffrey came over from California and Uncle Bruce joined us along with your dad.  We swam and had lots of fun.

Nonno in the photo left is teaching you how to snorkel.  You did okay, but were not very interested.  Compared to Andrew, who just wanted to snorkel all the time.

You and Andrew then went into the hot tub and practiced exhailing and sinking to the bottom.

Nonno, Nonna and Nana in the hot tub.  Uncle Jeffrey with a Margarita.

 Photos of having pool fun.

Uncle Bruce, Nana and Nonno.

You relaxing poolside with a snack.

You getting ready for your birthday party.  You could be a model when you grow up.  You sure do know how to strike a pose.

I asked Uncle Bruce if he would help you light the candles on the dining room table and in the living room.  You were really getting into it.

 Getting your cake ready.

Getting ready to each dinner.

Blowing out the candles.

 Opening gifts.

Group photo.  Unfortunately, Uncle Jeffrey left early on Sunday and missed this photo.

I hope you had a great 7th birthday party.

Mom's 37th Birthday Surprise Party

Today was the surprise party for your mother that wasn't

really a surprise.  I arrived early and had you and Andrew sign the card.  Mr. Bob and I bought you and Andrew shirts from Las Vegas.  You both put them on and ran out into the garage when you heard your mother coming in and yelled surprise.  Too funny!!!!

After some pizza Uncle Bruce and I went to your scrimage game where you were wearing your new Steeler jersey. and I took these photos.  Your dad couldn't make it because he had to work.  You are really growing up very fast. 

Birthday Secret

Called you and Andrew with a secret.  I planned on bring over a cake, candles, and a gift I bought from you both for your mother's birthday.  Well, Andrew could not keep the secret and told your mother.  Oh well.......We'll still have fun.

Football Scrimmage

This morning I went with you, Andrew and your parents to your first flag football scrimmage. You did pretty good.  Your first real game is scheduled for September 11th.  You asked if I would be there.  Of course I will.

Above I caught you running off the field and then with a friend getting something to drink. You were getting hot out there.

AZ Science Center

Today we went to church.  Your mother and father are trying to find a church they like.  You didn't want to go because you wanted to go to the Mormon church with your neighborhood friends, but your parents want to find a different church which fits how they were raised.  You will make new friends where ever you attend.   This church didn't work.  I think your parents want a  little more consertative/traditional type.  Your mother will keep looking. 

After church we went to the AZ Science Center.  They had lots of new demonstrations.  You especially liked the one where they ignited some powders.  It was part of stop, drop and roll.

After the science center, we went to lunch at The Claim Jumper at AZ Mills.  You and Andrew ordered pretzels and loved them.  You also had a "Shirley Temple".  For desert you had ice cream which you added hot chocolate and some sprinkles.After lunch you posed outside for a "photo shoot".  You are growing up way to fast.

2nd Annual D-Backs Outing

Here you are with your brother Andrew having fun eating cotton candy.  What a mess.

Both of you with your father.  Look at your blue tongue.

The top photo is you picking up balls for the "pitcher".  The next is you at bat.  You look like a pro.

We missed our photo opportunity with Baxter, but I asked another fan to take this photo.

You took this photo of your mother and Uncle Bruce.  Also the one below of the big screen.

Mr. Bob couldn't make it up and down the stairs, so he waited in his seat until we came back.Uncle Bruce and Nana after the game.  All in all it was a great day.