7 Going On 17

Happy 7th Birthday Rilyn James!

7 years ago yesterday, I was at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha trying to get some sleep before being induced the very next morning. I was so nervous to begin actual labor. We didn't know what to expect, if it would hurt, how long it would take....nothing. Jeff and I were so beyond elated to see your face when you arrived at 11:25 p.m. via c-section. You were the most beautiful baby that we had ever laid eyes on. I seriously can't believe that instead of having a baby this Oct. 19th, we will be celebrating your seventh birthday.

Happy Birthday to the kid that can always put a smile on our face, has a crazy wild imagination and loves harder than anyone we know. You are definitely one of the major reasons that we wake up and work hard everyday. You are such a joy to be around. Hearing you rough house with your little brother, seeing you put together lego sets with your dad, hearing the words "I love you mom" without me saying it first....It all makes the world and day that much better. You have definitely stolen a piece of my heart as well as a piece of your dads and Xaviers. We love you Rilyn James and cant wait to see what the future holds!!

Milestones: 

• You lost your bottom two front teeth this year
• You started 1st grade at Boyd Elementary

Randoms: 

• You are really good at math
• You always want to give dad and I updates on the shows you are watching during commercials
• You dont like having your brother in your room (he messes your already messy room up) ;)
• You still dont eat peanut butter. I dont think this is going to be something you grow out of
• You still love to play pretend you are a ninja, cowboy, power ranger and anything else
• You remember EVERYTHING
• You like to eat cheese and jelly sandwiches....yes this sounds gross
• Your best friends name is Braylan and you met him in Kids Club last year
• You said your friend Elisabeth wants to marry you, but youre not ready for that yet
• You had your birthday party 10/20/2012 at Defy Gravity (an indoor trampoline place)
• You easily forgive people
• You get really mad when you think no one understands what you are trying to say
• You love Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Ninjagos, Beyblades and more
• You are the king of infomercials...you always have a reason as to why we need something you saw on tv
• You love taking care of your brother....(some days)
• Skylanders and Harry Potter are your favorite Wii games to play

We decorated his room with streamers and balloons

He was so excited

He said there were 1000 balloons....really only like 15

Show mom how old you are...

Ri won a free meal at Valentinos with his birthday spin

Lego Ninjago Cake. Chocolate Chip Cookie Flavor!