Party time

We celebrated Luke's birthday on Monday when Grandma and Grandpa Johnson got here. The kids were extra hyper because of their arrival and the big party. The kids and I had picked up helium balloons to decorate with. Luke LOVES balloons and got so excited pulling on the strings. When the kids pulled the balloons down so he could hold them he would hug them tight and then let go watching them float back up to the ceiling -- and then point to them. The kids giggled. He smiled. If that's all we did he would have had a great party.

When we sat him down to open presents Chris said, "I can't believe we're going to teach him how to rip paper this close to Christmas!" Ya, what are we thinking. Chris did most of the unwrapping hoping he wasn't picking up on some helpful hints. He was thrilled with the boxes and tissue paper. Ryan's present was a Pokemon figurine in a tiny little box. He loved that box the best and kept putting the lid on and off while Ryan almost went crazy because he hadn't noticed the precious Pikachu inside. He loved the stuffed Dalmatian from Kyle & Ashlyn, and the Christmas book from Dan & Sarah. Thanks guys! His present from us was a little race car set. And on exactly the same wave length, Grandma and Grandpa Walton picked out another race track with the same little cars. Both were a big hit.... for all the kids. I had to swat the older kids out of the way just to take a picture of my little guy. He loved them both... thanks G&G.

Grandma and Grandpa Johnson got Luke a little motorized jeep. We didn't have it charged so that first night he just climbed on and off and loved every minute. He only knew how to climb on with his right leg so if he approached the jeep from the wrong side he sat on it backward. Too funny. Once we got it charged he learned how to push the button and smiles as he goes a couple inches at a time. No steering yet... but soon he'll be a pro. Thanks G&G!

Luke was stunned at his cake. He stared at it for quite a while before he reached for the flame. After it was out he sat starring at us and at it not quite sure what to do. Chris helped him get his fingers white with icing but he immediately made a face and pulled away. When Chris helped his fingers to his mouth he was even more disgusted. 'What kind of game is this?' he thought as he quickly wiped both hands on his shirt. After a few minutes of torture Chris cut him a piece of cake and handed him a plate. 'Ah, this is better'. He ate cake and really made a mess. It was a fun night for everyone. Happy Birthday Big Boy!