Father's Day cake decorating

We went to Dinkel's for Simon to decorate a Father's Day cake for Alan. He was so very deliberate and careful with it. He thoughtfully added each decoration and squirt of frosting - even asking the host if he could have a sugar baseball and another plastic 'dad' hat. All the other kids (about 8) were done in five minutes or so and just squished on a lot of frosting and dumped the sprinkles - we took about 30 minutes and made it just right.

Simon made absolutely the best cake for his Amazing Daddy. 

Overheard this morning

Alan to Lillian: you want to get up?
Lillian: yeah! Cheese please!
Alan: you want cheese?
Lillian [with great joy]: yeah!
Alan: I'm not going to give you cheese while I change your diaper.
Lillian [heartbroken]: why???
Alan [laughing]: because...

Gaga and Papa's Visit (June 12-15, 2015)

We had a wonderful visit with Gaga and Papa on Simon's birthday weekend. We were so busy playing and reading and opening Simon's presents that we didn't really take many pictures. Simon loved having us sing Happy Birthday to him! But it was a wonderful visit!

Simon's 4th Birthday Party

Simon had 17 of the kids in his class to his birthday party at Little Kickers (they do kid soccer classes and soccer themed parties).  We had 2 coaches for 2 hours to help the kids play, run, kick and generally have a blast. Simon was a happy, sweaty birthday boy.

Simon loved being the goalie and kicking. He did some drop kicking like a goalie does and he was pretty good at it. We didn't open any presents during the party; we brought them home and we started opening them in the afternoon after the party. Simon opened presents and played with each one before moving on to the next present. He opened the last present from the party on Monday evening! He has had a wonderful birthday.

Showing off his Drop Kick.

Pre-Game talk with the coaches.

Blowing out the candle on his 4th birthday cake.

Simon and Noah.

CRAZY BOY!

Guess how old he is??

Bouncing on Gaga's Knee

Ice cream problems...

I hear Simon yelling: Actually, guys! I have a serious problem here!

My first reaction is to take a picture (and laugh). It got much messier but it was pouring rain so it was an easy clean up!

Good morning, Ant!