Happy 6th Birthday Ian!

Today my Ianie Beenie turned 6 years old. He was so excited, "I'm six, I'm six, mummy I'm six, daddy did you know I'm six?", it was super cute. He brought a special snack to school to share with his friends, a mix he likes to make of popcorn, teddy grahams, and goldfish and was so excited to tell his teacher his birthday had finally arrived (apparently he's been giving her a countdown). When he got off the school bus, Greg met him with their traditional silly string birthday greeting where I provided Ian with a can of not so traditional silly string birthday greeting defense. He just loves that stuff!

We then met Mimi and Auntie Agnes at Ian's choice for lunch, Applebees. Ian's friend Ollie joined us. Mimi brought him a little magic kit that was very exciting and has prompted Ian to now want to be a magician for Halloween (mind you, he believes he will master all the tricks and insisted that he would not just dress like a magician, but will be a real one!). We got through lunch and it came time for dessert and the singing (the reason we chose Applebees, by the way). Our waiter delivered Ian's ice cream and announced that they are just too busy to pull the staff together to sing. Well, Ian's Mimi looked at that man and informed him that her grandson was looking forward to that part and it was the deciding factor in choosing Applebees for his birthday lunch. She let him know that "we will wait" until they are able to gather a group to sing to her grandson. Well wouldn't you know it, before Ian could have two more bites of ice cream the sound of clapping and singing came marching into the dining room and Ian got his birthday song. We love Mimi!

We let Ian open his gifts from us between lunch and dinner. He was very excited about his new scooter and Power Rangers helmet. We wrapped up the day with dinner at Ian's favoritest restaurant in the world, McDonalds with Nannie and Papa in attendance. They also brought Ian a gift, a Red Ranger transformer thingy, yeah I don't get boy toys...We came back to the house to have some cake before putting Ian to bed. All in all it was a really nice day and I think Ian really enjoyed it. In fact at one point he proclaimed "This is the best birthday ever!"

Next up, Ian's party with his friends tomorrow afternoon (still so much to do!) featuring tie-dye t-shirts. Then Sunday we'll have our families over for a BBQ. Man, nothing like dragging out a birthday huh?! Do you think I can get Ian to wear the ridiculous Fraize family birthday hat for the next party? Greg had to tackle him for this picture!

By the way, the awesome shirt Ian is wearing is courtesy of Mimi. He was so excited to wear it to school and asked that it be washed immediately so he can wear it tomorrow as well. It's times like that I know he's excited to be a big brother!

Happy Birthday my buddy, we love you so so much!