Grandpa and Noah! I always joke that I gave Dad the best birthday present. A grandson on his birthday. lol. Mom and Dad's trip to Texas was delayed this year so they were still here on their birthdays. They came over and had dinner at our house and a cake too! We also tried to celebrate my birthday and Zach's birthday too, but I just don't make a big deal about my birthday anymore. And Zach didn't show up. He has more important 18 year old things to do than spend it with the fam. It was a nice night at home with my favorite people! Noah was happy, he loved his diego rescue pack, and his zhu zhu pet playset! I have to admit those silly little hamster toys are cute. I think I like them because they are way easier to take care of then real ones! the whole set get's pushed under the couch and they just stay there until he wants to play with them again!

The following day we made good on a promise! He wanted to do everything for his birthday! the zoo? No, too cold. The City Museum, again lots of stuff outside, too cold! The science center? DINOSAURS UNEARTHED?!? Yep, that's a winner! Our friends went with us and the kids had a blast!!! This is my fave picture of the day. Noah really knows how to use his acting skills. He was saying, "It's gonna eat me!" We looked at all the dinosaurs and skeletons and uncovered bones! Daddy even took a ride on a segway. All in all it was a great day! Or in the immortal words of Noah...."today was my bestest day ever!" HA-HA which inevitably is followed later in the day by, "this is my worstest day ever!"

January 30th we had a 5 alarm party at the fire station. All of his friends were there and Aunt Nikki made a cool cake! We ran around got in and out of trucks, had cake and ice cream, presents, and a pinata! The kids had a blast and Noah loved his day! It was an exhausting day for Rick and I. And I am so glad we have 5 months before we have to do this again!