Owen's Birthday

Owen had the best birthday and spent it doing exactly what he loves most. He woke up early and was so excited to get right to opening presents. It was still dark out!   He got a few Skylander Giants, Star Wars III for Wii and a Samurai Castle that "I just really, really want!!" 

{The Samurai castle was returned to Target today because it wasn't working right and the buttons were hard for him to maneuver.}

After spending about 30 minutes playing with his castle, he started playing Star Wars until his Speech Therapist came over.  Then he planted his bottom back on this spot on the couch and didn't move until lunch time.  He was so thrilled!!  I even brought him a sandwich and chips for lunch, which he barely touched.  Kam stayed home from school... her back hurt from doing gymnastics the day before and it was the only day her brother would be turning FIVE!!  She is quite convincing. :) 

We took an afternoon ride to Sonic Happy Hour and Owen insisted on an Oreo Blast.. because "it's my Birthday!"

We then headed to Target because he couldn't wait to spend the money that Grammy K got him for his birthday.  He bought another Lego Wii game and was so excited to come home and play it!   Kam and I got started on his requested "Spiderman Carrot Cake".  I love that you can see the 10 or so carrots he has stuffed in his cheek. 

Kam and I dyed the frosting and used syringes as cake decorating tools.  Not an easy task, but Owen was happy, so that's all that mattered.



When Daddy got home, I ran to pick up the Birthday Boy's requested "Spicy Chinese Food" and then we sang Happy Birthday.  Owen was so excited to dig into his carrot cake.  He first complimented Kam on the design, then said it was "delish!"  Then he said "I'm done.. it was good.. but I'm not hungry."  He ate a whole shred of carrot out of the inside.  We had plenty of leftover carrot cake, so I was happy when my Sister came over today so I could send half of it home with her. 

Owen cuddled in bed last night and said it was the best birthday!  He had such a simple day, just the way he likes things.  We have a few family birthday parties coming up to celebrate both kids' birthdays.. there will plenty of excitement and noise to come.