And Monday was Peter's birthday! We had 21 people in our house as it poured rain. We were planning a BBQ at the park across the street but because the weather didn't cooperate we had to stay in the garage and house. It wasn't really a problem because we have plenty of space. There were 7 kids over and they all managed to find something to do. Peter was a great host! The theme this year was Spongebob as that is Peter's latest obsession. We had burgers, hot dogs, cookie salad, potato salad and chips. We had a Spongebob cake, balloons, etc. Peter got some very nice gifts. He got some Leapster games (we bought him a Leapster), some board games (his other new obsession) and some toys for his new sandbox! Every gift he opened, he flashed a thumbs up and said "Cool." It was pretty cute. Here are some pictures:
Opening the Leapster on Saturday night from Mommy & Daddy
Opening up a Leapster game and sandbox shovels from Haley & Jacob
One of my kitchen helpers (also Camera Fairy) took a photo of the counter. *Nice, Carrie*
Peter with his cake! (I think this is a bit fuzzy, but notice the double thumbs up!)
Peter, Bella & Friends eating cake. Nice face, Peter!
Peter and his sandbox trucks from Carrie & Mike (He had to sleep with them last night and bring them potty this morning...he's quite attached to them already!)
Mikey & Peter playing Chutes & Ladders
Riding Mike like a horse? or something?
Today Ben started his labor job for the summer. The softball team won the Subsection last week so tomorrow (Wednesday) I leave with the team and will go to Kelliher, MN -- small town near Canada, in other words THE END OF THE EARTH -- to play in the Section 8A tournament. We will be staying overnight in Blackduck, MN. (Just Google it.) We are 2 wins away from earning a trip in the MN State Tournament! Woo hoo! That takes place in Mankato next week. I will quit talking about it because I don't want to jinx anything. Let's just say that my parents continue to be super helpful with Peter. We couldn't do much out in the community without them!
Well, I need to get back to work but wanted to update the blog before the rest of this crazy week takes over my life!
Take Care.
