Birthday Boy

Yesterday was Colin's birthday. He turned the big 27! I surprised him by decorating the house and making him a soccer ball cake. I am actually quite proud of the cake because I have never done anything like that before. I am not the most patient person in the world so usually when I attempt something that requires a lot of time and talent it will end up in the trash before it is finished. But this time I persevered even though the cake was falling apart, I ran out of frosting and Hayden was crying. It turned out pretty good and more importantly Colin loved it and thought I did such a good job (luckily he doesn't have an eye for detail!)
Also I was a little upset because two of Colin's presents didn't get here in time, so the only gift he had to open were some 99 cent guitar picks. He didn't care because his real present will be here on Thursday. He is getting a gas powered remote control car. Him, my brothers and my brother in law were on four-way calling the other night for about an hour and a half trying to figure out what cars to get. It was so funny how serious they were about it. They all had to get the exact same truck so no would have an unfair advantage; there races have to be based on their driving skills alone...they are all so competitive!!
All in all I think Colin had a pretty good birthday.



This wasn't part of the birthday celebration. Hayden got this new duck to bathe in so we took some pictures.

Her first time swinging, she was a little nervous at first but then really started to have fun!