Happy Birthday Richard!

My little tiger turned 7 yesterday. He has been excited for weeks and the day finally came. Richard awoke to a fun decorated table. Hannah got to stay up late helping me with the surprise.

Here are the cupcakes we made to take to school.

I let him open one gift before school since Grandma Taggart was going to call. I wanted him to be able to thank her and give him a chance to play with it before school. He was so excited and Hannah played with it all day while Richard was gone.

 Richard asked for a smiley faced pancake for breakfast. This is my half-hearted attempt.

Hannah and I went to lunch with Richard and we were there early so we read a couple of stories in the library. She loved this chair!

And then I let her take a few pictures of me.

I send lunch to school with Richard so I can control what he is eating and I know what has gone to school and I know what has come back. Besides, I am all about saving money! But Richard has been begging to get a tray at school. Chris and I discussed it and let him have school lunch for his birthday. Hannah got one too.

Here is his yummy cake. I am not like Chris and do not do the over the top cakes. I like things more simple and delicious. And as long as it is chocolate Richard does not care what it looks like. Who knows, maybe one day I will take a chance. :)

I found this great desk for him to do his reading and school work as well as art. I will have to take a picture of how Richard has arranged his things on it. It looks great and I hope he will enjoy it and get good use out of it.

Richard told me numerous times what a great day it had been, nothing had gone wrong. Except I found out that Hannah told Richard that he was getting a new Woody toy. That really upset me especially because she told him in order to ask for his old one. Oh well, he had a great day and I am happy that he is happy. We love you Richard!