Nolan Turns 8!!!!!

My baby is 8! Let's not dwell on that thought! He is big, mature and so much fun to be with! I enjoy the "adult" conversation! He wanted two things for his birthday; a guitar bedroom and a dog ( he choose this over a Wii). He never believed Gregg would give into getting a dog. we found a doll of a black lab mix, 13 months old from the animal shelter. Gregg picked him up, tied him to the front door, rang the doorbell and hid. When Nolan answered, he stood there in disbelief staring at the dog. I finally started singing Happy Birthday and Nolan said "I am more confused than surprised!" Once it sank in at 1am, Nolan ran down the hall telling me that Bandit was the best dog ever. Apparently, Noaln had been awake playing with him ( I was up to get Aleah). Bandit has turned out to be a great dog and loved by all three kids including Nathan who really is afraid of dogs. We also celebrated at an arcade with some school friends and a guitar cake. Nolan is taking guitar lessons and although quiet challenged by them is doing well and loving it almost as much as baseball. you'll note the muddy arms which is also a hobby; helping Gregg in the yard. Nathan's arm is in a sling and then cast because he fell off of a workout bench and broke his upperarm, a surgery and three pins later, we get the cast of this week. He'll need follow up for the next year on growth! Poor baby.