Those Boys,That Boy and Baby Boy: October 2008

Okay, so it's a little later than Tuesday, but hey, I am only a week behind. As you know the twins turned 7 on October 3rd. All in all it was a pretty nice day. The twins had school and got to take a treat for their classes. They chose M&M sugar cookies from Albertsons. When they got home from school, I decided to be a brave mom and I took all 3 boys to ToysRUs. The twins received birthday money from Grandma Rosie and I decided to let them choose what they wanted. Matthew had been talking about a race track for quite sometime. So I knew he would want to get that. The store wasn't too crowded and they all did quite well. Matthew chose a Nascar race track and also got a Cars game for the Nintendo DS. It is quite funny to see him carrying around my pink DS to play his game. But he loves that game. Jonathan picked out a Pokemon maker thing (think easy bake oven). I wasn't real happy about that choice but it was his money. We have yet to attempt to make one. He also picked out a movie and a couple days ago he spent the rest of his money on a book.
After the store I decided to let them choose what they wanted for dinner. Jonathan wanted Wendys, Matthew wanted Pizza and Luke wanted McDonalds. Matthew eventually changed his mind to McDonalds but Jonathan still wanted Wendys. Since I already braved the store with all 3 boys I decided to brave McDonalds as well. I had planned on just taking the food home to eat, but figured if I pulled up to the McDonalds and Jonathan saw that it had a play place he would change his mind and he did. They all did quite well there and even listened when I told them it was time to go home.
Once home, I put the race track together. Did I earn some mommy bonus points for that??? My parents came over about 6:30 for cake and presents and Eric got home about 6:45. We did cake and then opened some presents. By the end of the night I was exhausted but happy that the twins had enjoyed their day. This was the first year that they had been waiting for their birthday to come and they were so excited to celebrate the day. Every year things get better and better with them. I can hardly believe that they are 7 but it is amazing to see just how far they have come. They are such a blessing and I can't wait to see what this year brings. Enjoy the pictures.

Here is the birthday cake. I know it's not a masterpiece but the twins were happy with it. In the picture below doesn't it look like it's Luke's birthday instead? He just plopped himself right down in front of the cake.

Here is a picture of Matthew and Luke with the new race track. Yes, Luke has a black eye, courtesey of the brother sitting next to him.

Jonathan showing off his new toy. I am not looking forward to attempting this one. I will let you know how it goes.

Jonathan enjoying his birthday cake.

Jonathan opening his Chicka Chicka Boom Boom DVD. This has been his favorite story for about 3 years now and he never tires of it. He loves his alphabet.