Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Brandon

Kathleen is at it again. On Brandon's birthday morning, he woke up to this: (Yes, sugar cereal for his birthday. So exciting).
Brandon saved all his birthday money, and emptied his piggy bank so he could buy Monsters vs. Aliens for the Wii. Behind him is the lilac Ryan's grandmother gave us a shoot of. We have transplanted it from house to house and now it is big and beautiful and in full bloom.
The kids have been asking what mom and dad do when we go on dates. So for Brandon's birthday evening, we took them out on the date we did last month. Brandon couldn't wait until we got to the restaurant to open his presents, so he opened them in the car.
He was so excited about getting a webkinz from Grammy and Pompa.
I didn't get a picture of his other gifts, but here he is with his Iron Man toy. That was the only thing he asked for. And he was so excited about it.

Date night, Phase 1: Tucanos Brazilian Grill.
We convinced all the kids to try chicken hearts. Brandon really liked them (and so did Cody for that matter). I guess they get their taste buds from their dad.


Date Night, Phase 2: Black light Mini Golf (with 3-D glasses).

Date Night, Phase 3: Frozen Yogurt (Brandon asked to go here because he loves how you pour your own ice cream, then add all the toppings you want yourself).

4 comments:

Mom/Lisa said...

How sweet this is! Is he really 5 already? He looks like a little man!

Heidi said...

So fun! What a fun idea to take your kids on a date too. Have fun on your weekend get-a-way.

Unknown said...

awww....how cute...I wish guys would take me on fun dates like that

Madsen Family said...

happy b-day, brandon...please pretend that i am a good aunt and that i called and sang and sent a card (i guess i still can). you are so very cute and i wish we could have been there to wish you a happy day. looks like you had a great day!