Police, Puppies, Parties and... the "Crud"

We've been beside the toilet "under the weather" for the past few days so I will try to catch up with all our happenings (well, the ones you want to hear about!). Last Friday we went with our homeschool group to a local police station and got a tour including getting up close and personal with the K-9 puppy. The kids loved her and from the licks some of them received I think it was mutual!



On Saturday we had Ethan's birthday party at a Chick-Fil-A in a nearby town. We were blessed with lots of his friends being able to come and celebrate with us, and he loved his Star Wars cake and all of the wonderful gifts. What a blessing to have so many great friends and relatives! Here's the two birthday "boys" blowing out the candles! And of course here is our "knight" (don't tell him he's not the good guy!!) with suit and laser sword. Just gotta love this age!! And a very special gift from Dad to be used "only on special occasions with Dad" - his first pump BB gun. They have set up a pie-pan target in the backyard and he can only use it with Dad or his two big brothers. I'm very proud of the fact that he told me yesterday "Mom, I know you're a grown-up but Dad said only when he or my brothers were here so you'll have to wait until Dad gets home if you want to try it out!"