Kevin's Turns 8!

Happy 8th Birthday Kevin!


Kevin turned 8 on August 19. His birthday did not go quite as planned this year. A few weeks before his birthday we were talking about what he wanted to do for his birthday. His birthday fell on the last day of track-out, so we decided to go camping. However, about four days before his birthday we brought Alyssa "home" (to my sister's place in Virginia). That, of course, meant no camping. It also meant a delayed birthday, and a fairly lame one. Poor kid. He opened presents the day after his birthday in Virginia (Derek brought them with him when he came from NC). We tried to make him a cake while we were there, but it failed. We had some cake and ice cream, but didn't sing or do candles. Kevin was a good sport. I promised him that when I got back to NC we would make him the cake he wanted.

Alyssa and I finally got to go home on Friday night (August 26). On Saturday Derek made Kevin a Red Velvet Cake (from scratch - Kevin's request). Then I set to work on Sunday decorating it. It turned out well. So, we sang and did candles yesterday, a week and two days late. Thank goodness for a patient boy.

Jenna and Jared watch Kevin open presents


Now that Kevin is 8 he gets to join boy scouts at church. Here he is trying on his hat.


Bobo bought Kevin a water balloon sling shot for his birthday. It's really cool. Here's Derek demonstrating how to use it.


Here is Kevin trying it (without the balloons). He has since used it with the balloons, and loves it.


For his birthday, Kevin really wanted a Power Rangers Cake. He specifically wanted it to be the blue Samurai Power Ranger (whose name happens to be Kevin). He wanted it to be his full body. Here is the result. I thought it turned out pretty well.












Make a wish!


We love you Kevin. We feel so blessed to have you in our family. You are an amazing son and an awesome big brother. We hope 8 is a great year for you!