What a treat to have Gran and Poppa in town for Graham's birthday! As he had been asking for the months leading up, we went to a restaurant for Hibachi dinner to celebrate the big day.
We came home for bundtinis and presents and had a low key birthday night. That is not to say it wasn't a busy year leading up to becoming a 7 year old.
This year has been been a year of growth for Graham, he has become an avid shoe-tier, an emerging reader - graduating from Elephant and Piggy to The Magic Treehouse chapter books, and realizing a love of sports through baseball and basketball. Basketball hasn't started yet, but you're outside playing every chance that you get.
Baseball was a big success this season, starting with getting comfortable with the pitching machine and learning to be a solid hitter - then following up with a great season in the field, most often playing at the pitcher's mound. The Rays ended the season with championship rings and an overwhelmingly successful season! We even had the 1st grade class pet, Kevindillo Armadillo present for a few games.
Graham also wanted his birthday party to be celebrated at
The Game Preserve, so we had a round 2 party with many of the same friends, and our favorite HEB bakery cake to complete the celebration of seven years with Graham.
This birthday month was rounded out with some of the most beautiful weather of the year, where we joined up with a Howl-o-ween event at Northshore Park. Graham had his fill of holding precious little puppies like this one. We have no plans to have a dog, but that doesn't stop all three kids from asking, Graham having the loudest voice recently.
He's becoming a real big kid, losing the baby roundness and now has a mouthful of big boy teeth. He's spunky and funny and confident. There are not many people who meet Graham and don't have a memorable story about the meeting. He's a joy and a challenge and he's ours. Happy Birthday Big Guy!
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