Adam

candid in the forest

having fun

Dad and Adam

Friends that joined the party

1st view of cemetary brownie birthday cake

Another view of the cemetary brownies

running candid

Some of the kids in front of the trail cam having tons of fun playing outside

Well Adam's birthday has gone and I didn't write about it. Since our schedules seem to be crazy here, we have celebrated the kids birthdays for most of the week of their birthday for some time now. I think they don't mind the attention and the singing everyday. They smile and enjoy the week.

This year I decided to have a birthday party with some friends. I decided to make a halloween themed party and have activities to match. I planned a mad scientist lab, draw a pumpkin blindfolded, treasure hunt, made a cake and stuff. We had 4 friends come and the boys played outside for a long time. I planned tons of food and to serve dinner but with the kids having parties that same day from school, everyone wasn't very hungry. Boys parties are definitely not as structured as girls. The boys would have been perfectly fine with playing solders and eating food for the entire time. Stress of the party can be eliminated for sure. We were happy that we had our friends come and share the fun day with us. All of our friends and family were sure missed and thought of.

ADAM is 9 now. Getting so tall. He is a joy to be around. He loves to make people laugh, wrestle, tease, he is very intelligent, he love math and science. Wants to be a FBI agent and solve mysteries. He loves to read mystery books but has not really found a book that will hold his attention very well. He would definitely want to watch the movie instead. He thinks 3rd grade is a breeze and it does show that with A's to A plus on all of his work. He has gotten several tokens that get passed out to kids at school for doing something nice, etc. without being asked and has been sent home with several notes telling us how he is such a great example to others. He loves spy stuff and wants to skateboard. (really hard to do that on gravel in the country). He has learned to ride a horse this year and is getting more confident every time he rides. He works hard and plays even harder. You are so loved and appreciated for all you are and do. Scouting this year has been fun and he earned his wolf, and tons of patches. He sold popcorn in front of local grocery store. He started out shy and nervous, and not long into it had people coming back from their cars wanting to at least donate change they found in their cars. He did a great job and was having a fun time. He loves exploring and is also loves to shoot the guns. (BB and air soft) We love you and are so glad you are a part of our family. HAPPY 9TH !