Happy 8th Birthday, Ryan!

Today was Ryan's official birthday. We had his Star Wars sleepover party Monday, we let him open present last night (because tonight we knew we'd be rushing around) then we'll celebrate again with Mike's family on Sunday, but today was THE day. Here are the highlights in pictures...

Last night's cake and presents

The day started with candles in the birthday boy's breakfast of choice: pancakes.

Ryan spent most of the morning like this...playing the Wii with no time restrictions.

For lunch, we invited over Ryan's neighbor friend to swim and have a picnic.

For dinner, Ryan chose Chick-Fil-A and we ran into the cow for the first time EVER!

They even had a man making balloon animals. This is Ryan acting tough with his sword and coordinating balloon belt/sword holder.

Then we went roller skating with Ryan's Cub Scout Den. This completely brought out the 9 year old in me BIG TIME. Oh 1985, how I have missed you!!!

Kaylin looked adorable, but never made it past the ledge. Those skates can be slippery!

Ryan got the hang of it quickly. He was better when holding onto the edge or a grown up's hand, but he held his own.

Jason spent the evening standing on the bench and sobbing each time I skated away. He was tortured by the fact that he couldn't keep his balance on the skates, but also the rule that I couldn't hold him with skates on my feet. So he longingly watched the rink, waiting for familiar faces to whiz by and give him a high five.

Happy birthday, my big eight year old boy!!!