Happy Birthday to Me

The older I get, the less I know what I want for my birthday. May be I'm just getting old and boring, or perhaps I have everything I need. Gabe has been busy with his senior project and work lately so he didn't have the opportunity to do any gift shopping. His solution was to take me shopping the day before my birthday and have me buy my own presents. It was fun, but at the same time a little disappointing because there was no element of surprise. Well, I take that back, he did surprise me on Friday with a bouquet of yellow roses, which was a pleasant and unexpected surprise.

On my birthday Gabe and the kids made a delicious french toast breakfast and brought it to me in bed. It was scrumptious and it was wonderful to not have to cook or clean up the after math. In the afternoon I took all 5 kids on a walk to the park, by myself, and it was nice to get out and enjoy the sun. Our weather has been jumping back and forth between Winter and Spring, so we take advantage of every sunny day we get. Gabe had to work on his project so he didn't get to go with us. Earlier in the day at church, Tucker walked down the halls telling everyone he passed, "It's my Mom's birthday, she's 33!" Dang, now I can't claim I'm only 29. In the evening I opened my presents, a new blender and the dvd "New Moon" and we celebrated with brownies and a delicious cheese cake made by my neighbor.

So although I may be getting old and boring, I did manage to have some fun and enjoy my birthday. And the best thing about the day after is all the yummy left-overs!

Brianna having fun on the slide

Hayden showing off his front teeth

Tucker prefers climbing on top of the tunnel slide

Mason's two favorite things, the park and eating snacks

Gage is filling out, although this sweater makes
him look wider than he really is.

Fitting right in

We are all adjusting well to having a new baby. The kids love to hold him and he is adapting quite nicely. He is beginning to have more awake time and is content to look around and soak up the scenery.

Gage age 8 days

Mason holding Gage 9 days old

Gage hanging out with the big kids 3/6/10

Tuck is a good big brother 3/6/10

Flowers from Mom and Dad Burt