9 Years Old

My sweet son turned nine today. I know every mother says it, but I really can't believe he is nine already. It wasn't so long ago that he was toddling around.

He and I both woke early this morning. I had to take Julianne into town to take her standardized tests, so Brad and the kids had the morning together. When J & I got back home, we decorated the house and got things ready for Caleb's party. He had four nice boys over--plus a couple neighbor kids (also nice) who joined in at the last minute. They had a wonderful time together.

Caleb got lots of fun toys, some of which he is still playing with in bed this very minute. As for me--it's been a very busy day and I'm headed for bed. :-)

*Party pictures below--click on a picture for a larger view.



L to R: Julianne, Caleb S., Jacob, Caleb, David, Russell, Elisa
Menu: Pigs in a blanket, chips, baby carrots, grapes, Kool-aid
Just what a 9-year old boy would want!



Caleb took the first crack at Spidey. What could be more fun for a bunch of boys than beating the tar--make that candy--out of a superhero?



When you finally knock off a superhero, the pay is pretty big.



Does he really get 9 candles on the cake? Where has the time gone?