Jeffrey's 6th bday

Jeffrey has been counting down for a LONG time now - and the big day finally arrived.  After much debate...do we invite friends, do we just do the family thing...we decided that we would take cinnamon rolls into his class at school and that would be his 'party with friends' and we would just do the family thing for cake and presents.  He seemed fine with the plan.

The kiddos and the lovely cake. 

So I'm not sure what will happen when my kids actually want a fancy cake - so far they're thrilled with my amateur attempts.  This is a 'puppy cake' with no icing on the actual dog, pink frosting for the ears, chocolate chips for the eyes, a trimmed mini oreo for the nose and black halloween sprinkles meticulously laid out for the mouth.  Lovely.

Opening the new Hot Wheels track from Grandma and Grandpa Milton

The new 'real' bat that he found after going on a scavenger hunt (too hard to wrap that awkward-shaped thing).

 A Nerf hoop that hangs on the back of the front door (he plays basketball ALL THE TIME in the house anyway - might as well have a real hoop to be aiming at).

New basketball from Grandma and Grandpa Leckie.

Caitlyn trying the new hoop.  It was certainly a hit!

We finished up the day by going to the pool, Chick-fil-A for dinner (Jeffrey's pick), Brusters for dessert (mom's pick) and then Dan and Jeffrey played baseball out back for awhile to try out the new bat.  He seemed pleased enough with the day.  Happy Birthday to our big 6 year old!