Happy BIRTHDAY Ethan!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN!!

I can't believe that Ethan is NINE already! Where, oh where did all those years go? He is such a joy to have around! He is full of laughter and smiles and jokes. He still loves to give hugs and kisses to his mom, although he's graduated to high five's for his dad!

A big surprise for the kids today when the got home is that we had, after eight years of getting 3 channels, finally subscribed to cable tv! We let the kids eat in front of the TV for tonight only! We can't get their attention away from the dumb thing!

Grandpa Richard dropped off a yummy birthday cake, after he and Grandma Marge sang to Ethan on the phone! Grandma is ALWAYS good for a cake, JUST the way you "prescribe"!

Of course, mom made a cake, too! Not everyone gets TWO birthday cakes for their birthday. Both are chocolate, with chocolate icing. But Grandma Marge's has sprinkles, while mom's has butterscotch chips inside.

Ethan had to laugh at Rachel's "trick candles" on his cake. They kept relighting, after he blew them out. That was good for a few laughs.