Tate's Birthday

Tate's birthday this year was a very fun day.  We decided before the birthday season began that we would be doing family birthday parties this year.  Tate was sad about it at first, but on his birthday he didn't seem the least bit bugged that the only people showering him with attention and love were his family.  We started the day with pancakes, in the shape of party hats, per Tate's request.  Finn and I yelled "Happy Birthday" to him on the bus and he waved and smiled out the window.  He told me later that the bus monitor had everyone sing "Happy Birthday" to him.  He was thrilled.

A couple of hours later Glenn came to pick up Finn, the girls, and I to take us to main camp to get their passport photos taken.  After we got their photos we drove to pick Tate up from school so we could take him to lunch.  We went to El Chico's, one of the few restaurants on camp where the boys always have quesadillas and are very happy.  

We love our birthday boy.

Tate even had the waiting staff sing him happy birthday.  He loved that!  I thought his little face might crack from smiling so big.  Man, I love that big smile of his.
We dropped off Tate back at school and Glenn drove us back home and decided to stay home with us since we couldn't get a taxi home on such short notice and since by the time he got back to work the work day would be nearly over.
Tate got home from school and Glenn took him and Finn to the pool.  Those boys are little fishies.  Tate is getting braver every time he goes swimming.  He loves being under the water and loves swimming on his own.

Little cheeser.

Finn wants to be big SO BAD!  He had a bit of a rough day with all the attention on Tate.  He kept asking, "And when will it be my birthday?"  He loves jumping in the pool too.  But of course, he still does so with a life jacket.

Both boys love when Glenn throws them in the pool.

Tate decided to sneakily steal Glenn's sunglasses.  I don't think Glenn suspects a thing.

After swimming and baths Tate requested mac and cheese for dinner followed by birthday cupcakes, with fireworks, of course.

He was absolutely showered with gifts from aunties, uncles, and nana and grampa.

Star wars toys from Adam and Cami, toy story mania from Auntie Aubry and Cody.

It was so fun to see him read all his birthday cards this year!

Nana sent walkie talkies and a movie.

And we got him some paints,

legos,

and new star wars bedding.

Then we snuggled up on the couch and watched a little bit of movie before heading off to bed.  It was a great day.  Tate was so happy and we had fun making it his day.  What a great kid.  Happy Birthday Tate.