Happy birthday to Asher!

We felt a little bad for moving right before Asher's birthday. Evan had a big party with lots of family, but up here in Washington, we hardly know anyone. We decided that instead of a party, we'd plan a fun-filled day for Asher instead.

We spent the morning watching conference in our jammies (because Ben had to be at the office until lunch time). What a great way to start the day! I don't know that the kids got much out of it, though. While we were watching, Asher said, "That guy is OLD! He can park close at Walmart, huh Mom?" He just cracks me up with the things he says these days.

When Ben got home, we got dressed and ready (you'll notice both boys insisted on mohawks) and headed off to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch.

Evan and Asher waited patiently while Mom bought tokens and ordered pizza:




So did Ben.


Then it was off to play games! I loved the concentration on their little faces as they played each game.






This picture makes me laugh because Ben was not posing for this picture. You can see from his expression how well Asher was doing in this game.


When the pizza was ready, we took a break to eat!




Then it was back to the games! Asher loved this pinball game. I don't know what he was doing, but he kept winning extra balls. He played FOREVER on just one token!


I love how he can barely even see over the edge. :)






After a couple hours of fun, we used up all our tokens just in time to go see "Rango" a the movie theater...

(Don't waste your money)

...and then we went home and had hot dogs for dinner at Asher's request.

After dinner, it was time for presents!






He got some bath/beach toys, a cool airplane, a transformer, the Leap Frog fridge magnets and an art easel.


When drawing on the chalkboard, having the tongue out definitely helps. :)


Last, but not least, we had cake! Please ignore the terrible decorating job. The black icing kept exploding out and then not coming out at all. Asher thought the cake was cool, so that's all that matters. :)


I thought we had candles, but I must have thrown them out when we moved, so Asher had to blow out a glade candle (four times).


Over all, I think it was a successful day of birthday fun. Asher seemed to think so, anyway.

Happy birthday Asher Bug! I can't believe you're already FOUR!