The last 10 years have flown by--I wish time would slow down a little. Alexander, we are lucky to have you as a part of our family. You have such a kind heart and happy disposition, you make the world a much brighter place for us.
Good morning! We woke up extra early so Dad could see the opening of the gifts. We trade off every other year doing a friend/family party, so this year was just family. Kind of a bummer having to go to school and do homework on your special day:(
Darren & I were downright giddy about this gift. It has been so difficult to keep it a secret. Darren was able to get Manny Ramirez's autograph on this picture! We were so excited to see his reaction, that we videotaped it. Here's how the big moment went:
He requested that I make a baseball cake. Let me tell you, I've gotten my money's worth out of this cake pan. It's been a basketball twice already.
Our big 10-year-old had a baseball game {again} this year on his birthday. He was thrilled to finally get his own batting helmet. Darren made it look wicked cool with the Dodgers, Red Sox & Twins logos on it.
He's safe at home! Cherish all the time you can with your kiddos. They grow up too quickly. It's hard to believe we have a son in double-digits that wears the same size shoe as his Momma!
Good morning! We woke up extra early so Dad could see the opening of the gifts. We trade off every other year doing a friend/family party, so this year was just family. Kind of a bummer having to go to school and do homework on your special day:(
Darren & I were downright giddy about this gift. It has been so difficult to keep it a secret. Darren was able to get Manny Ramirez's autograph on this picture! We were so excited to see his reaction, that we videotaped it. Here's how the big moment went:{Upon opening present}
Xander: Hey, I know this guy... who is it, number 55...
Darren: That's not a 55.
Xander: Huh. It looks like a 55.
Darren: Nope. It's a 99.
Xander: Manny Ramirez?
Darren: Yep. He signed it!
Xander: Oh. Well, it looks like a 55.
That was the BIG reaction we'd been waiting for.
He requested that I make a baseball cake. Let me tell you, I've gotten my money's worth out of this cake pan. It's been a basketball twice already.Our big 10-year-old had a baseball game {again} this year on his birthday. He was thrilled to finally get his own batting helmet. Darren made it look wicked cool with the Dodgers, Red Sox & Twins logos on it.He's safe at home! Cherish all the time you can with your kiddos. They grow up too quickly. It's hard to believe we have a son in double-digits that wears the same size shoe as his Momma!
4 comments:
Awesome cake! Time sure does fly by, I wish Lance would stay little for a while longer.
I SO wish I had a machine that would freeze time! I can't believe I have a 10 year old either and for that matter, my baby is 8 and will be baptized in a few weeks! Ah, so sad! Happy Birthday to Xander! I may need to borrow that pan from you sometime. Cole would LOVE that! :)
I love the reaction! In fact, I had to read it to my mother.....I know she had several Christmases and Birthdays when she was more excited about the gifts than we were getting them (....especially me....). Geez, I can't believe he's already 10. I can't believe how fast time flies! The guys are down there for Nascar again this weekend, but since we're headed to Hawaii next week, I decided to stay home and clean and pack (what a joke). Maybe we can tag along at the next race! Hopefully we'll see you guys this summer!
10 years. Holy crap! I remember when he liked Seseme Street and playing ball. I officially feel old.
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