Eric's Baptism

Today was Eric's baptism day.  It was a wonderful day, one that Eric has been looking forward to for a long time.

Happy EIGHTH Birthday ERIC!!

ERIC is EIGHT!!!

We had a friends party at home:

And then celebrated again up in Main Canyon at our Ward's Campout.

It was a super fun day for a SUPER FUN GUY!!  We love you ERIC!!

ERIC is SEVEN!

Can you believe it?  Eric is SEVEN!  He has been so anxious for his birthday and it's finally here! On Wednesday night we had a little family party with some ice cream cake to try to beat this horrible heat.  It wasn't a very large party.  Grandma Chris & Grandpa Clark came and Eric was more then happy to take $10 from him for his birthday.  Aunt Melissa came through as always with some cool toys and an awesome shirt which Eric wants to wear everyday.  Uncle Ryan & Aunt Alisa came as well so it was fun to have Collin & Liam there to play along with our boys and Sean & Kate.  Dave & I got Eric the "Michael Jackson: Experience" Wii game which he LOVES!!

Once the presents were opened, the boys set to work building and dancing to the Michael Jackson game with Sean & Kate who are pros at the game.

Then on Thursday afternoon, his actual birthday, we had a little friend party at the house for him.  Eric is no dummy and requested a friend party at home rather then going somewhere because he knew he could invite more of his friends and more friends = more presents. 

He got new LEGOs which he was very excited about as well as a lot of cool new pool toys which will be awesome for him since he spends so much time over at the pool.

The kids had a great time playing in the backyard with water guns, sprinklers, the tramp and having a water fight with water sponges which Kyle and I made.

And to top of an already perfect birthday, Uncle Brian showed up towards the end of the party with a HUGE lego set for Eric which kept the boys busy for the rest of the evening!!  Eric can't say enough about how cool Uncle Brian is. :)

Happy Birthday Eric!!!

1st Grade Grandparents Day

A First for ERIC!!

Eric has had a loose tooth for a long time but today he finally lost his first tooth.  Of course, being Eric is wasn't just a calm event.  He was rough housing at recess and ran into another friends head and out popped his tooth! :)  The tooth was lost in the bark chips.  But never fear, he came home and set right to work writing a note to the tooth fairy, explaining why the actual tooth was missing and requesting money anyway.  Brandon told him there is no such thing as the tooth fairy and so he asked Dave who confirmed what Brandon said.  He offered Eric 50 cents for the missing tooth but Eric wasn't to be deterred from having the proper experience.  He insisted that the quarters should be placed under his pillow while he was sleeping.  So Dave did. :)  The tooth right next to it is loose as well so it won't be long before Eric has a mouth full of holes!

Eric's Friend Birthday Party

Eric really wanted to have a friend party this year and I figured since it's summer time and we usually have a dozen little boys running around the house anyway, why not!

He got some great gifts, including a Slip 'N Slide which was great since we were having a water party anyway.

And of course ... pizza!!

And then the kids all got to decorate cupcakes with candy to make them look like they had silly faces. It was such a riot!!

Happy Birthday Eric ... you Spunky Monkey you!!