A big week for Carter and a sneak peek into Mark's big day!

     First, this photo is just too good not to share.

This 'stud' was waiting at home to help unload groceries!

      Carter has had a very eventful week starting with his birthday.

Happy 11th birthday to Carter.

First gift of the day, new shirt and socks.

Thanks G & G Baker for the card and cash, always fun. And we especially loved this birthday card!

New Xbox 360 controller.

A DRONE! He's been really enjoying this gift.

     Cake and ice cream will be served Sunday evening for both Carter and Mark so don't judge me for no birthday cake photos, they're coming next time.

Then it was off to the races. Our cub scouts had a Cubanapolis and all the boys had a blast.

Then the boys received a fun package from 'down under'. We sure enjoyed the treats and the boys loved their hand written notes from their cute Aussie cousins.

Then BAM! Welcome to your 11th year with a buckle fracture on your left wrist, Carter. 

   The funny thing about this break is Isaac had a near identical thing happen about this same time two years ago and wore a cast to the Hope of American program and now Carter will be in a cast for his Hope of America program next week. Irony/coincidence. His trick on the monkey bars didn't go quite as planned.
     Then we got an early start to celebrating Mark's 16th birthday. Per his request he passed on a party and just opted for dinner at Texas Roadhouse with us and his buddy Mason. I for one was more than happy to spend a few bucks on a delicious dinner verses a few bucks and a lot of hassle on a 'Sweet 16" birthday party. We've raised him right!

He wasn't happy to get on the saddle at first but when they handed him a bag of peanuts and a coupon for a free appetizer he changed his mind about the saddle 'ride'. He was hoping for kisses from all the waitresses while he was riding the saddle but I guess that's not part of the package.

And this little cutie knows what gear to wear for lunch and has an interesting choice in pillows during her naps.

     We'll save the rest of Mark's birthday celebrations for next weeks post because I have a feeling we're going to have a bit of a photo over load. It's been a busy and crazy week and we all survived!