Birthday tradition

Back in 2003 when I first found out that my due date was January 3rd, I remember hoping that Wylie would be born on my Dad's birthday, which is January 7th.  My Dad always said, "oh no we want him/her to have their "own" day." Neither planned worked. Wylie decided to join us a week after his due date and although he has a different birthday than my dad we still have decided that we want to celebrate them together, on the same day, which usually ends up being neither of their actual birthdays! This year was no different. We celebrated on January 11th with a taco bar & ice cream cake!

                                     Happy 9th Birthday Wylie & Happy 70th Birthday Grandpa!

                          
                                                    Some things Wylie got for his birthday: 

January 12th the fun continued as Wylie got another birthday party with his friends. This was his first "non" themed party per his request. He requested that some of his close buddies come over & sleepover. It was almost a perfect night. One of his best buds got the stomach flu and couldn't make it but we have a make up sleep over party for the two of them next weekend, so we are all good.  It was a fun night full of pizza, cupcakes, snacks, football playoffs, knee hockey games, slot car races and more. Lots of loud cheering & laughs through out the night!

                Nicholas, Tyler, Wylie and Erik (Jack not pictured and home sick..boo ) 

For me, it was an emotional week.  I was caught off guard at my emotions for both my Dad and Wylie's birthdays. I think I just feel so so fortunate and lucky to have my Dad around and healthy and mostly importantly such a big part of our lives and to share such a special time each year with Wylie. And well, I was emotional on Wylie's birthday because he is NINE. WHAT? Where is my little boy? Luckily, he still has a little boy heart and I will hold on to that as long as I can. It was just a great weekend celebrating two people I love very much! 

~It's My Life