K turned eight on Friday.  We had a couple of his cousins stay over for two nights and all seemed to have fun.

He was so eager to ride his new bike that he didn't even give me time to take off the tags! We spent most of the day at Hinkle Family Fun Center. Here's a shot of the family waiting in line to get on the bumper boats. The boats had squirt guns on them and they had a great time soaking each other.

Daddy and C in the boats. He tossed his shirt to me to keep it dry while he soaked the kids!

They had a community fair going on with lots of booths on various organizations. This go-cart was sponsored by the police. The kids drove around the course once normally, then a 2nd time wearing some goggles designed to impair the driver as if they had been drinking.

Blowing out the candles...

And a final shot before taking the cousins back to Santa Fe.

I feel like I should write something memorable about K, some kind of tribute like my friend Julie at Forty Acres, A Husband & Three Kids does for her kids' birthdays. Maybe another time. It's getting late and still much to do. Suffice it to say that I love K very much. He is a delight to parent. The only real problem is that he is growing up too quickly for my preferences.

He was planning to test for his yellow belt in karate on his birthday, but it was postponed.  Probably will test in a couple of weeks.  Hubby is out of town for a few days.  VBS this week and a writing project next week.  Then after that things should slow down a bit.  I'm looking forward to having a few lazy summer days!