Grandpa Danny's Birthday

Wednesday was Grampda Danny's 29th Birthday, don't strain yourself I promise the math adds up. Logan wanted to give Grandpa a rifle, cuz he really likes them. We went in search of a small replica, because I am cheap. It is hard to believe we couldn't find a toy rifle. One would think that having toys that resemble real firearms is not accepted anymore. We opted for a Colt 1911 air soft pistol complete with laser sight. I think Logan and Grandpa were pleased with the economy gift.
Grandma Shar saved the cake decorating for Logan and Castle. They both enjoyed it immensely. It was so entertaining to watch Castle push things into the cake so he could lick his fingers. While he spread the frosting on the cake he was making holes all over in the cake with his knife. Logan was eating as many decorations as he was putting on the cake. He even put some of his M&M's on the top. Castle picked them off and ate them..... As you can see the finished product is very unique.

We sang Happy Birthday and Logan helped blow out the candles. There were no injuries. We hope Grandpa's wish comes true. He deserves it. Check out what he let Castle and Logan do to his cake!

The Zoo With Friends

Auntie Lanissa had a great idea for Saturday, she suggested the Zoo. The weather was perfect, it wasn't crowded, the kids were listening. It was a great time.
We went through at a leisurely pace, starting with the train. Bronson, Micah and Logan sat in the front of train and were making small talk with the conductor. I am not sure which one of them asked or commented about jumping from the train while it was in motion but one did. The conductor told them that if they did that they would be kicked out of the park and would never be allowed back in, their pictures would be hung at the entrance for all to see. I added "And Mom will lock you in the trunk.". Without pause, Logan said, "Oh man, I hate it when she does that.". Well, now, with everyone around looking at me like I am a bad mom, the sarcasm suddenly doesn't seem so funny.
We visited the dying ape, the empty albino alligator habitat, saw the Bangle Tiger swim and rode the carousal. By the rhino exhibit there is an educational item that allows one to smell what an rhino's foot smells like. All the kids took in deep, healthy breaths and yelled. "It smells like elephant poop.". They didn't understand why I didn't want to smell it. I tried to explain to them that I took their word for it.
I was trying to get pictures with all of the kids in them, but Caci did not want to be photographed. I am sure she is tired of being harassed all of the time for her photo and autographs, being she is so freaking cute. I was able to get her to pose for one group picture. This captures everyone but Castle, he was relaxing in the kid carriage.

I asked the boys to pose together and they were very accommodating. These pictures make me feel old and realize we are in trouble.

Fearless

Logan was at Micah's and "Steve" was off doing something manly, that left Castle and I to destroy the house. We were watching Peter Pan and Castle had an idea that he was very proud of. He apparently has forgotten what it was like to be incapacitated for several weeks. This is the first "Steve" will see this video, so if I come up missing you know why.

Indoor Soccer, First Game

Indoor soccer is here at last. Logan has been asking to play for months! He was so anxious to play, he was driving me crazy. We signed him up and convinced his future partner in crime, Caci to play with him. This is her first sport, and she is gearing up to be a star.

Logan was, lucky, or should I say the only kid on the team who wanted to do the first kick. He used some of the skills he was taught this summer and avoided the other team. Caci is still warming up to her team, she is the only girl. She isn't so sure she wants to be associated with the group yet. I don't understand why. My favorite is the boy who throws himself on the floor if he comes close to the ball. He topped that by getting himself tangled in the net, glasses and all. He did this to the point he required assistance, twice. Man, I'm glad that's not my kid. Just teasing.

Our cheering section consisted of Sena, Auntie Dena, Ainsley (sp), Lanissa, Castle and "Steve". They all cheered Caci and Logan on. You have to keep an eye on them, they are crazy!

Logan was a good sport. We are going to work on the importance of passing to your team mates and not taking the ball from them. Oh and such delicate things like. Not telling the coach of the opposite team how many points you have scored and that they are at zero. Logan was very excited and he scored Four goals that I witnessed. If you ask him it ranges anywhere between four and seven. He really has come out of his shell since last season.