Austin's 6th birthday

Austin’s birthday week was a lot of fun!  It’s amazing how much fun kids have with their birthdays and we made it special for him.  It started the Thursday night before his birthday.  Brian took Austin to a Cavs game.  They had a lot of fun together!

Nana came in town for Austin’s birthday. She was in town for Sydney’s and Austin made sure she did not forget that.  Luckily the weather worked out and they were able to come up for his birthday.  They arrived late Thursday night.  On Friday morning, Austin woke up early and was so excited to see Nana.  They played his favorite fish game.  Then they made breakfast together. 

I worked around the house and went through the kids clothes and got hand me downs out of the closet into their drawers.  We get a lot of clothes from the neighbors especially for Austin.  It’s really nice.   Nana took the kids to the store and to get Austin’s haircut. 

Then they came home and baked some cookies.  I scheduled a field trip to Chuck E Cheese Friday night. Austin loves that place but I didn’t want his party there.  So we went as a group Friday night.  It was fun. Austin was really tired at the end and started making sad choices.  It was time to go home and get some sleep. 

On Saturday morning, Austin had basketball.  Brian is the coach so his mom got to see Austin play and Brian coach.  At the end, they even got to play a game which made Austin very happy.  He even scored a basket. 

After basketball, Brian came home and installed my new dishwasher.  Ours broke two weeks ago, he ordered a part.  Fixed the dishwasher.  The dishwasher worked for 1 ½ washes then broke again.  Then we decided just to buy a new one.  We went out last week shopping for one.  We finally got one at Lowes.  I have to say the service was quick and we were able to get home before bedtime for the kids.  While installing the dishwasher, we found out our sink was leaking and I pipe on the other side broke.  It was an all afternoon project.  Brian finally fixed everything just in time for Austin’s family party.

My parents came over for the party and Nana and grandpa came up.  Austin requested Pizza Hut pizza for dinner.  That is his favorite.   Austin made his own birthday cake with Nana.  He even wrote his name on it. Austin loves to cook and decorate things.  We had pizza for dinner.  Then Austin opened his gifts which were circuits, stepping stones for garden, finger soccer game, and a huge ninja turtle from Auntie Melissa. 

Then we had cake.  Austin insisted the turtle be in the pictures this year with him and his cake.  Usually it’s just Austin and Sydney.  We agreed to keep him happy.  Austin had a great family birthday party. 

On Sunday, it was his actual birthday.  Nana and grandpa left at 3am.  Austin was really sad about that.  Once Austin woke up (at 6am) he watched his kindle for a bit.  Then worked on a birthday crown.  Once Brian got up we got ready to go to Heinen’s for a kid’s food tasting program.   Heinen’s came into Austin’s school and told them about it.  So he was excited to do it.  It’s cool because they will try different foods because of it.   Then we stopped at Mally’s per his request and got him some chocolates for his birthday.  They each got a bag of slips and they were happy. 

Once we got home, we gave him his birthday present from us which was a big bike.  Brian and him put it together.  Then we went outside to ride it.  Austin was nervous as it was big.  Actually it was too big but I think it will grow into it fast.  After a lot of encouragement he was able to ride it well.  He still needs help starting since he can’t touch the ground well but he did well.  I hope by spring he it will fit him just right. 

For his birthday dinner, he wanted McDonalds. So we took the kids there for that.  They even got a happy meal.  They were happy!  After dinner, we came home and had an ice cream cake.  We got pictures without the turtle this time.  Austin had a great 6^th birthday!