Happy Birthday Stockton: Arrr you ready for a party?

Stockton turned 5 years old this week. He wanted a Pirate party with his friends, so on Saturday he couldn't wait until 2:00 for his party to start. When the kids came we gave them all a pirate headband and eye patch. We then played a games like blowing up pirate's cannon balls (popping black balloons) and pinning the X on the pirate's map. We decorated our pirate swords (made of pool noodles and PVC) and hit the parrot pinata (we made of paper mache for family night on Monday). We then had ice cream and cake then opened presents. I love the amazingmoms.com website. There are so many party and fun ideas on there.

The party went mostly as I thought -a little crazy- but we all had fun. I was fun to have Sam there to help and sword fight with all the kids. They loved ganging up on him.

The main thing Stockton asked for was a fish. We we got a little tank and took him to choose the fish. In the end he liked the frogs better so now we have a little frog in our fish tank. I think fish will come shortly.

Stockton is such a good kid. He is quiet until you get to know hime and cares about others feelings trying to make them happy. He is a smart boy and very talented. He loves to color, draw and paint. He also loves anything outside including camping, hunting and sports (just like his dad).

Happy Easter!!

Well, yesterday we got 5 baby chicks. Stockton and Dawson have been so excited about them. They have named them Spot, George, Cloe, and Poop. They feed them from thier hands and hold them as much as I will let them. Stockton has asked if we can learn about chickens on the internet and has plans to set up his "Egg Shop." He plans to sell the eggs to his grandma for $1.00. Although, on the other hand Dawson says he will charge $4.00 for his eggs. I wasn't so sure about them but seeing all my boys (including Sam) be so excited about them it will be fun. I am also happy about the opportunity to teach my kids some resposibility in feeding them, collecting eggs and running thier egg shop.

Sam has wanted chickens for quite awhile but I have been holding him back. Finally after convincing me and much thought, planning, and discussions with a couple nieghbors, Sam designed his hen house and decided on the type of chicken he wanted. I just hope things go as planned and our dog doesn't enjoy them for lunch.