It's great to be eight!

Sawyer turned eight earlier this month, and we had a great time celebrating his big day!

Hard to believe it was eight years ago that we brought that sweet baby on the left home from the hospital. He's a little more active these days, but just as sweet as ever.

He chose to have a Lego-themed birthday party this year--quite appropriate since he spends a LOT of time building with his Legos. Of course, we played with them at his party, too, including this "Lego toss game." Here I am showing them how it's done!

I had fun making this Lego cake for him, and he really loved it, though I know he doesn't look so thrilled in the picture. I think he's just concentrating on his strategy for blowing out all eight candles.

He loved opening his presents, of course, especially when 

he saw that he got more Legos!

He also loved these cool snakes that Lee Anna made for him on her Rainbow Loom.

His actual birthday was on a different day, so we did some celebrating then, too. Here's his specially-requested pancake breakfast, on the "special plate," of course.

We love you, Sawyer! So glad you're a part of our family!