Jace's birthday....round 1.

Jace turned 7 on Saturday! His first round of birthday fun included an impromptu visit from Erin, Keegan, and Kona, fun at the bounce house with Amiya, an awesome Hawkeye cake, presents, and eating at a place where they cook in front of you. Next weekend is more birthday party fun with his friends....all 16 that he invited. Yikes.

Hawkeye and Kona met for the first time this weekend. Mommy cannot thank Kona enough. Nothing.....NOTHING up to this moment wore this dog out. And then came Kona. Hawkeye laid on the couch for like 3 hours straight. Cue Hallelujah music.....

Jacer and Keegan enjoying some Sunday morning pancakes.

His favorite gift....a Hawkeye football uniform....complete with helmet! Story on the helmet later.

Ready to tear into the goods!

Mommy loves this picture from the bouncy house. Does she need to point out that Lexa was pouting?

Jace and Hawkeye doing a little snuggling while he plays on his ipad.

Some of you probably saw this on facebook but Mommy will tell the story again anyway.
So Jace wanted that Hawkeye football helmet in the WORST way. It was all he could think about. So Mommy decides to (against her better judgement) take Lexa along for the purchase. On the way they discussed how important it was NOT to tell Jace about the helmet.  A promise was made....a pinky promise to be exact. It was even sealed with a kiss! Serious business.
So...approximately 1 hour after making the 'secret' purchase...
Jace: Man, I wish someone would buy me that helmet!
Lexa: Oh they did! I just can't tell you until your birthday.

Gotta love a 3-year-old.

And finally, Jace, Lexa, and Keegan with his awesome (and massive) football cake!

To keep with tradition....Jace, at 7 years you:

*wear a size 7 on average. You weigh about 44 lbs and wear a size 1 shoe.

*live for sports. Right now it is football but as basketball begins for you your focus will likely shift. 

*you love the Gator Boys and your ultimate dream is to visit the Gator Ranch in Florida.

*you love school...some of your best friends are Jack, Hunter, Leo, and Frankie. Your teacher is Mrs. Rhomberg and she says you are a great student and a leader in your room.

*you are a great big brother. You and Lexa fight a lot but you also play great together. Some of your favorites right now are to act out Full House, Gator Boys, or the movie Air Bud.

*you love Hawkeye. You help clean up pee and feed  him daily.

*you are one of the most genuine, kind hearted people Mommy knows. Adults and kids alike are drawn to you because of your sweet, nice personality. Mommy is soooo proud of you!

Happy Birthday Jace!