Another year older

Galen's birthday was last week. Because a) Shanna was out of town, and b) it was a weekday, the birthday itself was only a mellow celebration. He got a few small gifts, heard the ubiquitous birthday song, and he got to pick a dinner local, Famous Dave's.


We had a real birthday party Saturday. Several parents braved ten inches of new snow to deliver their children and for that we are appreciative, and so was Galen. It was kept short & sweet. Time enough to play build a tower with marshmallows and sting on a spoon, eat some cake-n-ice cream, and open presents.


We believe a good time was had by all. The kids definitely seemed a bit more amped up at departure time than upon arrival. And for Galen, it was the birthday of Legos.

Liam: Chucky?

I turned around and saw Liam walking out of the kitchen with my 10" chef's knife. Ahhh. OK, don't panic. One agonizing moment later the knife was safely in my hands and Liam's devious grin had moved onto better (safer) endeavours. Not to self, keep knives in a safe place.