Rafe's 6th birthday weekend!

I cannot begin to describe how much fun we had last weekend celebrating Rafe's 6th birthday. To tell you we are ALL exhausted would be an understatement! We even overslept this morning, which is something I never do!! We had three full days of excitement and enjoyment.

Friday Gram, Stella Ross and I took popsicles to Rafe's school and had lunch with him. I had so much fun visiting with his class. They are such a sweet group of children and were very pleased with their snack.

Rafe's school party!

Friday afternoon Cory and I took him to the mall for his annual trip to Build-a-Bear. He LOVES to do this. Rafe does NOT need anymore stuffed animals, but enjoys the process. This year he built a wolf and dressed him like Darth Vader. Stella Ross enjoyed looking at all of the animals.

Saturday was his actual birthday. We woke up and he immediately starting unwrapping his presents. It was hilarious trying to keep Stella Ross off of his gifts when all she really wanted was the envelopes and tissue paper! Pop and Gram gave Rafe a Razor 360 and we all had a BALL riding on it. Oh to be a kid again!!

Rafe has been asking for several months for this pillow pet.

He was very excited!

Rafe took a break from unwrapping presents
to show Pop his mask for Halloween. You know
he likes to start planning his costume REALLY early!


Here comes trouble!!

Candle holders for his bloody candles.

This boy loves Halloween

Cory trying out the Razor

Sweet SR soaking up all the fun

Gram trying out the fun!

Lunch at one of his favorite restaurants, FU of Kyoto

Stella Ross waiting on a bite of cookie

Stella Ross wasn't sure about the hats!

Rafe with Pop and Gram

Stella Ross LOVES her some Elmo

On a side note - Rafe went to the USC football game Saturday night with Cory, Pop and a friend. I could not persuade Cory to take the camera. He was WAY too occupied with the game!!

Sunday was Rafe's fabulous party at Frankie's Fun Park. He had a wonderful group of 15 boys that all had a ball. They played in the fun house, did laser tag, ate at Johnny Rockets and then ended the party with video games. I think it is safe to say they all slept really well last night! What a great end to a fantastic birthday weekend. Fun was had by all!!

Sweet cousin Jay

Rafe and his buddy, Nolan

Rafe loves funny cards.