The Three Muskateers's 5th Birthday Celebration

So each year Peyton and his two closest friends (who have all known each other since they were born) celebrate their birthdays together. This year the boys chose ice skating.  Each had been once or twice before and loved it so they chose to go there together.  It was so fun.  All the parents discovered that in the last few months they have all developed the concept of fear.  Just a few months ago when each went for the first time they knew no fear.  Just dove right in and skated all over the place.  This time it took some warming up to for all of them.  So funny how kids evolve.  But after the first 15-20 minutes into it they had a blast.  They loved having each other out there to watch them and keep up with.  A few photos of the day...

Get together with friends and gingerbread houses...

We had a blast with our friends tonight. Just a night to get together and visit and let the kids enjoy just playing.  We decided to decorate gingerbread houses.  Wow, what an adventure, especially with 5 kids.  They turned out pretty well, except for the one that didn't quite make it.  Plenty of sugar was consumed and lots of fun was had by all...