We survived all of the birthdays for another year! Claire was a little under the weather on her birthday with a bad cough and low grade temp, so we took it easy at home that night. She apparently is not a big cake fan any more as she has not had any through all 3 birthdays (including her own!). She is now 3 going on 13 and has become very bossy!

Sam's birthday was fun. We went bowling with a couple of his friends and everyone had a great time. It's nice having all the bowling alleys smoke free. He received his first instrument--a guitar. We are in the process of setting up lessons for him through a friend at church. He is quite and excited 8 year old.

Ben turned 10--can you believe he's 10??- on Thursday. He decided he just wanted us to do something as a family so we are planning to go bowling together tomorrow. 

Ben's basketball season is winding down with his last regular games today and a final tournament next weekend. Sam starts this week with his first practice and first game next weekend. It never ends! Next will be spring soccer for Sam, but no baseball this year as he has decided to stay with soccer and start football in the fall. We'll see if he changes his mind!