Jacob's 9th Birthday

Jacob's 9th Birthday


My little turkey had another birthday. He is 9!(Wearing the last turkey on our traditional turkey count down.)
When I asked him what he wanted to do for his party he was excited about doing a mad scientist party with a bon-fire. We decided the best time for a party around the holidays was before his birthday, this way his birthday lasted for several days.

We had 12 kids total. We played the MM game as everyone came and then I did a treasure hunt that ended with home made lab-coats for the scientists. I planned several science experiments, two of which went as planned. We had a floating egg, swirling colored milk, exploding sandwich bags, and exploding soda/mentos. I was the only one to witness the exploding bag as I was cleaning up and the mentos didn't all make it into the soda can in time for a high powered explosion. But the boys loved it. Jake loved it. Dan built a big bon-fire and we roasted hot dogs and had s'more cupcakes. Note to self and any other mom planning a party for 9 year old boys: just do the bon-fire. I was so busy with the party that I didn't have a chance to take pictures until the end.





Dan lit his birthday candle with the bon-fire.


For breakfast Jake wanted ice cream. Surprised? NO. I had to remind Dan to leave a couple spoonfuls for Jacob!


He had a half day of school because of parent teacher conferences and then we went out to eat at Red Robin for dinner. I think he felt special, especially since he didn't have to scoop poop on his birthday thanks to our no chore birthday rule.



Jacob continues to be a very responsible, dependable kid. He has made some really good choices recently at school as he's dealt with inappropriate behavior. I got a phone call one day from the school counselor who called to tell me how wonderful my boy was. His teacher, Mrs. Mills, told me it was an "honor" to teach Jacob. He is a good kid!
Jacob loves to read and is a fast reader. The latest fad these days are loom bracelets/necklaces. Jacob has become a pro at making them.He is no longer a wolf cub scout and won't be in with Dan anymore, sad. His new den leader as a Bear is his Uncle. He and Tess stay up talking long into the night and are good friends most of the time.

Happy Birthday Jacob.