Birthday sharks

Birthdays are a really big deal. And on your special day, in this family, you get to have things your way.

Until you turn 28 with a 2-year-old at the table.

Obviously I'm doing something right, as evidenced by Abby's excitement level in the month leading up to my birthday. I told her that she would have to help Daddy get ready for my birthday, just like she helped Mommy get ready for his last month.

So over the past few weeks, she created quite a honey-do list for him regarding things that should be involved in Mommy's birthday, including:

1. birthday sharks
2. chocolate cake
3. birthday sharks
   
4. balloons
5. singing
6. birthday sharks
   
7. presents

Unable to locate gummy sharks, Justin opted for Swedish fish and informed Abby that they were baby sharks as he decorated the cake. Well done, hubby.

And as if all that celebration wasn't enough, Caleb chose today to start walking. Everywhere. What a great present to see my little guy enjoying his new view of the world.

Thanks for a perfect birthday!