Alison's Birthday Party

Alison had her two best friends come over for a small "late night" friend party for her birthday. We had dinner, played balloon games and freeze dance, and painted fingernails. They then got in their pajamas and popped popcorn and watched a movie. All the kids had a good time. I liked Alison and Joshua's expressions during freeze dance.
Maggie, Anna and Alison dancing like robots.

Darren's Birthday

Darren's birthday has come and gone. We went to the Red Lobster for dinner, then came home and had cheesecake and he opened presents. This year, because of the circumstances, he didn't get fun presents. He got 2 pairs of jeans. He has lost weight and desperately needed a smaller size. He did get some cash from both parents and is excited at the prospects of what he can buy. I hope next year he will have a better birthday. Happy Birthday Darren!

playtime

I love how the kids make ordinary items into toys. I had moved the chairs into the family room so I could mop the floor and the kids played trains for the whole time. Sometimes I wonder why we have so many toys!
Joshua wanted me to take his picture showing his robot he made out of Legos. He thought it was cool because it was almost as tall as him.

He continued building until it was as tall as him.