a fun week

We've been celebrating Kaden's birthday for a few days.  Since there wasn't school yesterday, we got to go into his class on Thursday.  His teacher had a hat all ready for him, along with a special chair in the front of the room:

We talked about how great Kaden is and how glad we are that he's in our family.  We took pictures with us, and talked about some of Kaden's favorite things.

We took treats for all of the kids too.  Kaden requested maple bars, served on Army napkins.  I didn't take a picture of it, but believe me when I say they were great donuts.  The Army napkins were super great, too.  

We also took Army guys (4 green, 4 brown wrapped in cellophane), so that all of the kids could have their own Army battles at home.

Friday morning, I spent 3+ hours working on his cake.  I'm the first to admit that usually I'm all about quick and easy, but I saw something similar online and decided to go for it.  

Best. Cake. Ever....according to Kaden.  

Homemade chocolate frosting.

Watch towers made from rice crispies treats.

Fence surrounding the base made from pretzel sticks.

Rock border made from sugar cubes, spray painted with edible paint.

Dirt on cake and around bottom made from crushed graham crackers.

More on the cake in a minute.

Kyle had to work, so Kaden got to open his gifts before Daddy left for work.  He was so nice about letting Bosten help.

We hung out for awhile, and headed down to Herriman to swim at the rec. center with all of his cousins.  It was so, so fun but I didn't take any pictures.

After swimming, we went to Rock Creek Pizza.  

After we sang and he blew out his candle, he informed me that he was so full from eating pizza that he didn't want any cake.  Not one bite.  Funny kid.  He missed out, because it was really good.

We're still not done partying for his birthday!  Tonight we're going out to dinner with Uncle Ryan, Aunt Kerry, and the kids.  So excited.

Its been a pretty fun few days for a pretty great kid.  Happy Birthday, buddy.  We love you!