Happy Birthday Bram

This post is a week late, but better late then never! Bram's birthday this past week and we had a grand day. It was fun to have our own family party and see the boy's reactions to things. They are now old enough to understand birthdays and all that goes along with it. Luke helped me plan parts of Bram's birthday and was quite concerned that we have presents for daddy.

The day, for me, started at 3am as I decorated the house with streamers and balloons. The decorating was mostly for the little boys, but I know Bram liked it too. The colors were blue and red (Cubs of course!) and Bram noticed that right away. Luke and Jacob were up before Bram, and when they came down the stairs for breakfast they were so surprised. "Look Mom, it's a birthday party!" Luke said. When Bram decided to grace us with his presence, Luke and Jacob attacked him with balloons.

After a yummy breakfast (sausage, eggs, hash browns, and a smoothie) all the boys snuggled on the couch. "No girls, mom. Just the boys!" was Luke's comment as I took a picture.

We broke all the rules and had cake BEFORE dinner! Since it was Conference weekend we had the cake after lunch. I made "strawberry shortcake" which is one of Bram's favorites. I put strawberry shortcake in quotations because it was just cut up angel food cake with strawberries and whip cream. Does anybody have this dessert with actual shortcake?

We had to relight the candles several time because Jacob would blow them out as we lit them. Kids are funny. Everyone was in one the blowing action. I hope they all got their wishes! Jacob and Luke are so cute with their cheeks puffed out!

Yummy!