Birthday Boys

Happy Birthday to my birthday boys! Sean and Warren have birthdays just one day apart (one day and two years, that is!). Here are some pics from the celebrations!


Sean's birthday was first. He turned the big 06! He is so excited for school to start. He'll be in first grade. He loves Ben Ten, superheros, Star Wars figurines and light sabers (although he hasn't seen the movie), computer and video games, and Pokemon. I've been reassured by many parents that this is a phase he will outgrow. Everyone he talks to is asked, "What Pokemon are you?" or " Do you want to have a Pokemon battle?" Much to his delight he was given a whole box full of Pokemon movies from our neighbor, Jennie (Su I) a month or so ago. He was absolutely thrilled! When Darin got home that night Sean showed him his treasure, and Darin said, "That's awesome, bud!" Sean replied, "I know, I'm in heaven!" The Pokemon movies are kept in a safe place (up in his closet), and viewed on special occasions. As if this wasn't enough, our neighbor Abram came over last week with a ginormous stack of Pokemon cards that he doesn't want anymore...he's moved on to football cards. Sean is still in heaven, and I'm sure one day we can spread the joy to some other Pokemon obsessed kid after he's outgrown it. He is also becoming a great swimmer, and is a pro with no floaties! Anyway, back to the birthday celebration...

This year was a family party year (we trade off between family party and friend party). Sean said he wanted a pirate cake this year. Thank heaven for familyfun.com! Here he is licking the batter...




...and here are some pictures of the cake after it was done. I was so glad there was a good idea to copy! It was easier than I thought it would be, and I had WAY too much fun burning the edges of the sails.

I added the treasure chest with two Hershey nuggets and chopped up butterscotch candies. It was a lot of fun to make!
Here is Sean showing off his presents. He got cards and money from Grandpas and Grandmas and Aunt Laura and Uncle Bill, a spy watch from Warren, a VSmile game system from mom and dad, a VSmile game from David, and a black spiderman suit from Liv. For dinner he requested Reese's Puffs cereal and strawberries. (The menu that day consisted of crepes for breakfast, spaghetti for lunch, and the cereal with strawberries for dinner--carbs and sugar, anyone?)

After we sang "Happy Birthday" and ate the cake and ice cream, we headed out to the Bean Museum (Sean's request). We were very disappointed to learn that it had closed early, and would be closed the following day as well. Instead of the Bean Museum, we stopped at a McDonald's redbox and let Sean pick out a movie. He chose "The Wild". He had a great day, and fell asleep in his spiderman suit watching the movie.
The next day was Warren's birthday! He turned 4, and is very excited to start preschool. I will be his teacher, along with his friend, Joe's mom. He recently learned how to say his r's, and to be honest, it makes me a little sad (even though I'm proud of him). He learned to ride a bike with no training wheels a few months back, and is growing up way too fast! He loves everything Sean loves. He is Sean's little shadow, and Sean doesn't seem to mind (most of the time). They are cute little buddies. Warren has a new laugh that is so contagious! It is a cute little chortle/giggle combo that cracks us all up! He is a great big brother to David. He is always eager to make people laugh, and is usually willing to apologize quickly when a battle gets too rough. He loves to play with his friends, ride his scooter and his bike, jump on the trampoline, play with his motorcycle guys, and read (his favorite is Brown Bear, Brown Bear because he can read it all by himself). Warren requested a dragon cake (again, familyfun.com to the rescue!). Here HE is licking the batter...
And here are some pics of the cake...

I decided that the dragon looked more scared than ferocious, so my nephew, Brad, turned the eyebrows...
Here is Warren showing off his presents: He got money and cards (from Grandpas and Grandmas and Aunt Laura and Uncle Bill), a VSmile game (David), a red Spiderman suit (Liv), a set of Star Wars figurines to add to our collection (Sean), and a new bike (mom and dad). Warren has been riding a bike that started out with Olivia. It was a purple butterfly bike when she had it, then when Sean turned 4 we spray painted it red, added superhero stickers, and a black seat cover. It has definitely been well used! The black seat cover has now ripped open, exposing the gel that makes it comfy. It was time for a new bike!

We had to take the training wheels off before he could ride it. The training wheels were messing him up.
We had crepes for breakfast, macaroni and cheese for lunch, and a picnic at the park (by Grandma's house) for dinner. My parents and some of my siblings came to the park with us, and the boys got a couple more presents...another VSmile game (from Renae's family) and a set of motorcycle guys (from Jodi's family).
Here is Warren with his cousin and "best buddy" Coleman at the park.
We went back to my parents' house for the cake.
And this is my favorite picture from the birthday celebration. My two Spidermans.

Happy Birthday, my sweet guys! I love you.