"Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!"
-Nicky Gumbel
James turned eight this week! Since we couldn’t have a party this year we decided to do something a little different for the presents. James wanted to open all this presents as soon as we woke up but instead he came down to an empty table. We got some donuts, and after breakfast he was given the first clue for a scavenger hunt that sent him and the kids running through the house and yards collecting additional clues and presents along the way.
The scavenger hunt was a lot of fun, but to cap off the day we went to Nina and Papa’s in the afternoon so the kids could go swimming. We spent most of afternoon there before coming back home for some wind down time before bed. It wasn’t the birthday party he originally wanted, but he thought it was a good day.
The next day we setup a slip n’ slide and let the kids go crazy in the back yard. They made a mess, but at least the grass got plenty of water.
Grandpa’s birthday was Sunday so he and Grandma came over for some brunch out on the porch. The kids played with some of James’s new toys while the adult’s talked. Then Isla talked Grandma into playing some games for a bit. The visit reminded all of us how much we miss being able to visit with family like we used to, but we’ll have to make due for now.
Happy birthday James and Grandpa!!