Cal turns 6!

Cal recently turned 6 on Thursday and it seems he had a great day.  While discussing presents with Clark and what he was going to give him (I was suggesting an old toy) my next idea was for Clark to empty the dishwasher for Cal.  Clark and Cal and I take turns unloading the dishwasher and Cal's turn fell on Wednesday.  Tuesday night I reminded Clark about the surprise and Clark made a card that night to put in the dishwasher.  The next morning Clark got up early (even before I was awake), went downstairs and unloaded the dishwasher.  When he came to tell me that he had done it, he sounded very excited.  He thoroughly enjoyed telling Cal: "Go unload the dishwasher." 

I had to snap some pictures of the early birthday present.  Cal looks like he just woke up!


Clark's card to Cal


Awww...brothers. 


That night I met up with some friends to say goodbye to our mutual friend Christine.  I am going to miss you Christine!  I was glad to get some pictures of a few of my favorite people here before I move!


Another shot...what beautiful friends!


Cal's cake all complete.  We actually finished the cake before midnight! But then I stayed up insanely late watching a movie.... So, Cal wanted a building with Lego guys coming out of the windows.  This is what we came up with....not the most creative thing ever.  It's hard to go with an "idea". 


And sorry, no Lego guys coming out of the windows, but Cal LOVED the cake!


Happy Birthday Cal! 


We did do a couple of fun things for his birthday.  For lunch the kids met dad at a park and later we went swimming.  Before swimming I took all of them in the library only to find out I had forgotten to bring back a DVD.  Thus, I couldn't check anything out or use the computer to try and get some coupons.  Oh well.

Party time!






Happy, happy birthday Cal!  We love having you in our family and you are a wonderful boy!