School Pictures

Ok, I seriously can't stand it. These pictures, to me, are just too cute. It's going to be hard to top these next year! The Holidays are certainly very exciting times. Our days seem very busy. Trust me, I am not complaining, but we are busy. Trevor got a new big boy bike for his birthday and certainly tries to squeeze in some time to ride it whenever he can. Of course, he still wants to play football whenever possible. He has also discovered Super Hero's and Scooby Doo, which is fine by me and Darren LOVES Frosty the Snowman.

I picked up Darren a little early from school yesterday in hopes to go through the torture of getting his hair cut. I usually cut it, actually, I haven't taken him to get it cut in almost a year. You see, getting his hair cut is an exhausting task because he hates it. We both leave there sweaty and tired....pretty! SO this time I walked in and apologized to all around for the crying that was soon to come. But guess what...he sat there on my lap like little Christmas angel. I couldn't believe it. Mind you...the sweetarts might have helped too, but never ever has he gone through an entire haircut without crying. What a pleasant surprise!

Enjoy the season!

Birthday Bash

WE DID IT!!!! We are proud to say that we finally had an official birthday party. Where better than Chuck E. Cheese? Gotta admit, I am one who plans for the worst. I imagined Darren freaking out with all the visual stimulation that only Chuck E. Cheese has to offer. I pictured Trevor running around in circles not knowing which friend to play with. I expected the noise level to be mind boggling and that as soon as the party was over, we would all be ready to jump ship. Does anyone else do that...plan for the worst like that? It turned out to be a great birthday bash. The Chuck E. Cheese in Fairfax did a great job for us. We brought the cake...that's it. Can't beat that! I know that Trevor could not get enough of all of his friends and was truly happy to have all share in his birthday celebration. He was seriously, so happy. Darren did great. Once again, he surprised me. He bopped around that place like he owned it.

It's a birthday party for goodness sake!!!! But after taking this particular picture, I got a bit teary eyed. As I looked around I saw some of my best friends with their kids sitting around the table. I saw pure happiness in the eyes of children. I saw Darren sitting eating his lunch with everyone else. Trevor is the blob in blue...his head is literally spinning with excitement. I, and I know I can speak for Mark as well, felt like such a proud parent. It was actually Mark's idea to do the party here. And at the end, after all the friends had left....we sat and regrouped and reflected on what a fun time we had had. Many thanks to all that were able to share in their special day. Special thanks especially to Aunt Cinnamon, Grandma, and Sharon. Couldn't have pulled off this bash without them.