Birthday Birthday Birthday

So last week was so much fun. First of all, James turned 1! I can't believe it! On his birthday we went to the zoo. Every school in the state of Indiana was there. It was also Zoopolis so there were a lot of activities. The kids got to feed the giraffes (which Jim liked the best) and we saw the penguins being fed (which I think James liked the best). I liked the brown bears and the walrus (always entertaining) and Sophia liked the butterflies...and the ice cream. This time at the zoo, Jim and I packed a picnic lunch and that saved us a lot of money. I think we will do that again. We were going to ride the zoo train but it was closed for painting. Sophia always gets excited when we see the merry-go-round and she says she always wants to ride it...but she never does. She is actually afraid of them...funny girl. We topped off James' birthday with homemade manicotti and birthday cake and ice cream. Beck and the boys came over along with Marc and Leann. It was a nice time.

On Friday of that week we spent the whole day at Gymboree and had a great time. Both James and Sophia had a music class and then they had their regular Gymboree class. In between we ate at Cafe Patachou's. I love eating there. All of the food is organic and most of it comes from Indiana farmers. I had blueberry iced tea for the first time - YUMMO! I recommend sweetening it.

Saturday was my birthday. Jim and the kids surprised me by buying a new bike. There wasn't anything wrong with my old one, I just wanted one that was a cruiser. You know...old fashioned...high handlebars...maybe a bell or basket...big white wall tires...big seat...and mint green! I love it. It has the old fashioned brakes and doesn't even have gears. It's great. It makes bike rides fun again. So, after I received the bike, we went on a bike ride. I loved being able to relax and look around. After the bike ride, we all got ready for the day, ate lunch, took naps, and then it was time for James' Gymboree birthday party. I made a train cake. It turned out pretty neat I think. Everyone said it tasted good too.

Sunday was again a relaxing day of family time and bike rides. Monday Jim went back to work and we went back to the same ol' activities. James did have a doctor's appointment today. He is in the 97% in height (32 inches), 65% in weight (23 pounds 4 ounces) and 90% in head (I forget what size). In other words, he is built like Jim...tall and skinny.

As soon as I get my pictures downloaded I will post them. My laptop is sooooo sloooooow!