Number Nine

Ethan had been counting the days for a while, and it was finally here! He did not waste any time, at 5:20 am he was up and eager to start the day, by opening his present of course. He made sure to call his brothers, but only Christian rose to the occasion.

Nolan joined him later to put the gift to good use, while I was preparing the breakfast selected by the birthday boy: omelets (with sausage, bacon, orange pepper, green onions and cheese), waffles, OJ and coffee.

Another tradition at our house, besides choosing the days menu, is that the birthday person gets the day off. No chores or school work! Ethan made sure the this was observed as well.

Baseball practice was not a chore though. The dinner of choice was taco salad, however, due to it being a scouts night, we would not be able to have a dinner together with all the family. Instead, Shawn and I let Ethan pick a place for the three to us to go and dine out. We ended up "dining in" at a local Drive In, a first for Ethan. Wisely we don't choose to let three boys eat messy burgers in the car, but tonight was an exception. It was a special time for our youngest to spend some time alone with his parents. As we were all home together again, it was time to light the candles, sing and have birthday cake.

Happy Birthday my son, we love you!