August 10s

Adam's 10th birthday!

I'm pretty sure Adam would agree that he had a pretty special birthday day despite having a regular school day. Here are a few picts of his special day...

 First, a very special little brother who shared a 3 month birthday with his big brother Adam!

 

Adam began his birthday morning with a yummy german pancake breakfast
and one little present to open before school.
He opened his present while he ate because we were running short on time.
He opened, and opened and opened....10 times!
He almost didn't get any breakfast.
Mom told him he'd better be a little less careful with the wrapping paper
after he'd managed to carefully get off about 4 layers from his little gift.
What was the end result?
A pile of wrapping paper pieces and a pack of gum. Yum!
Then off he went to school.

 Whem Adam got home from school...

there was a super sized present on the table! He couldn't wait to open it. BUT FIRST....he had to wait for the rest of the party to arrive (Eli had basektball practice till 6:15, daddy had to get home from work, mom had to get dinner ready and there was a special surprise guest that needed to show up....)

 so he had to do some homework (he was behind so had to no matter what mom said)

 Mary Alice got a sign ready

 Then Adam played a little of his favorite wii while he waited

and showed off his best face for mom

 The rest of the party all showed up about the same time...
the special guest, our friend, Amy, had to help us finish up dinner.
She brought Adam's favorite - Fried Rice! and helped him cook it up.
Thank you Amy! Adam ate a very generous portion and I am sure he enjoyed every bite.

 After dinner it was finally time for cake and ice cream and the presents!

  Adam finally got to open that very large box.

 What was inside?

A very nice card with a message...

 There were 9 little presents for Adam to find.

He managed to find them all with a little help from mom....who almost forgot where she put them all!

 And the highlight of Adam's very special day,
a phone call from his grandparents who are serving a mission in Poland
just before bed.

We love you Adam!