Mitchell Turns 7!

On Friday, we got the keys to our new home. It was a day of hard work, unloading storage units, clearing out parents' homes, and hauling it in the house. 

That's a story for another time...

On Saturday, we hosted a birthday party for Mitchell - at Allstots - for 20 folks. We have a 7-year-old!

His day began with the Sage-n-Sun parade downtown. There he met up with LaVines, Aunt Dianne and Aunt Rachel & Kevin.

This year the cake was Lego themed, with Grama Sally mints and chocolate 7s to complement it.

We had a taco bar outside. Dave made it in spite of the opening day for the Babe Ruth World Series.

Shan and Avery were smitten with the tigers. Smitten kittens!

Mitch received so many fun gifts and lots for the new home. He scored ball-themed and pool-themed gifts in a big way and was super happy.

Haylee helped with some reading, but this year was a first in his ability to read most of the cards himself.

Shannon was a very enthusiastic helper.

Fun to have cousin time!

Dave rang in 68 years himself. If he'd lay off the diet Pepsi and wheat thins, he'd be around for another 30!

Aunt Phyllis was present to help celebrate, too!

A big grin as he rounded the house on his new bicycle!

Making a wish...

After dessert we went out to the new house and christened the pool with our family swim. We also got lots of advice on shrub rehab and had the chance to share the place for the first time.

After the pool, it was time to load up the baseball wagon,

and play some family ball!

The kids are thrilled to have friendly neighborhood dogs to enjoy.

Here Bryan is scolded for hitting a line drive (with a wiffle ball, PETA) into this poor pup's head. 

After our ballgame, we went to Tiger and watched the opening ceremonies as well as the RiverDogs first game. Shannon cashed it in around 9:30, but MBJ watched the whole game.

And his birthday was capped off with a firework display. How can we ever hope to top this birthday? What a lucky boy!

Happy 7th, Sweetie!