Aaron's 7th Birthday - Awards Day, etc. 5/2011

Aaron's birthday loot

Edward is creative with the large gift bag

making GOOP with the neighbors

Aaron loves to do this

and to think - we used to blow balloons up with our mouths!

water fun

Edward, Michael and Daniel (twins returning to Turkey for a year)

Aaron got awards for "Funniest", "Best Speller" and " Best in Phonics"

Edward won the "Perserverance" award for how he got through his physical problems this spring

music award

that little smile

Step 1

now what do I do?

watching mommy bring him his cake

gotta get that last one!

yes, he has a goose egg on his forehead

Aaron loves the lazer light gun - had to give him two, so he and Edward could shoot one another

Brooks

better watch out!

Aaron loves to play with water - like Nana did as a child

4th grade boys

Edward received the "Academic Excellence in History" award

Aaron receives his PE participation award

what do I do when these girls get closer?

Step 2

Granddad to the rescue!

last of the pop rocks

happy boy

those spongebob heads pop-off

he likes the picture of himself playing with GOOP - frame is made from bicycle chain

one of the presents from Aunt Catherine

from Aunt Catherine

think I'll water those petunias

Edward and Daniel

He might be a little embarrased here

definitely a little embarrased here.....

Burke Park

Step 3

throwing his pop rocks

nothing like eating the decorations

need to hurry so I can get to my presents!

he even reads the cards!

Granddad bought rainbow popsicles

happy that Aunt Catherine sent him birthday gifts too!

the beans Edward grew for Scouts - he ate them for dinner

big spray, small cup -oops!

looking for Nana

Edward's best friend, Michael

Aaron's class

thinking.......

Step 4