We had a birthday party Saturday afternoon at Gymboree for Beth in our play group. It's amazing to think that Isaac was one of the younger members of our playgroup when we joined and now he's getting to be in the older set. Crazy! Isaac skipped his nap so I was afraid he was going to be a BEAR. I was wrong: not the first time. We used to go to Gymboree classes last summer and stopped when he started preschool a couple mornings a week last fall. I wasn't sure how Isaac would react. The teachers remembered us and Isaac. He was much more attentive than he used to be in class--I think age, plus preschool has helped him. He actually sat and listened to instructions. I could not believe it. He loved playing on the equipment. We may consider a summer enrollment after school is over this spring.

As I reflect on our last week I realized Isaac has had a really good eating week. I mean, some weeks it's a fight to get him to eat anything nutritious. Maybe we've turned a corner here?? Not sure, but I'll take it! He ate half a pork chop tonight plus the baked beans and two pieces broccoli.

Re-Cap of Visit to Indiana

Here are some pics from our visit in Indiana last week. First, we headed to Auburn to help our nieces (Ella and Emerson) celebrate their 1st birthdays. Then, after dropping Donavan off at the airport on Sunday Isaac and I went to Lafayette (hometown) for a 3 day visit with all of Isaac's grandparents, and great grandparents.

Isaac just loved being with his cousins. He loves sharing with them and particularly enjoyed "helping" them open the gifts. It was helpful that Ella and Emerson have another cousin who is about Isaac's age and they were quite the team when it came to opening presents.

I always take a zillion pics when we get together with family. Here is a smattering of my collection from our trip.

Happy Birthday, Quincy!

We celebrated Quincy's birthday tonight. She turned 7. Isaac helped make a birthday cake (made out of Iams beef tips:) for her and topped it with a carrot. Isaac calls Quincy "beaner" so you'll hear that reference in the video. Isaac was so happy to celebrate Quincy's birthday, but didn't understand why she wouldn't wear the colorful hat he decorated for her. We made a sign for her instead.

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Donavan's (Dadda's) Birthday

We celebrated Donavan's birthday today. We went to dinner at Shoki Japanese Steakhouse. Isaac was a bit petrified of the flames, but liked all of the other parts of the presentation of the chief. I think the next time he'll ask for the flames because as we were leaving the restaurant he peeked in on another party and their flames. He asked about it when we got in the car. They also had an acquarium in the front of the restaurant that was a big hit. For dessert Isaac and I made bread pudding. Isaac particularly liked using the whisk.