Timothy's Birthday Shenanigans

Eekkk! We had so much fun on Timothy's birthday! It's always the best idea ever when we all decide to play hooky from work and school!  

Opening presents was the first thing on Timothy's birthday to-do list! First he opened up his birthday stocking which was filled with sunglasses, running head and wrist bands, a new toothbrush, a farting pig game (lol), glow sticks, a shirt, and a hat! Next it was cards from family....he totally got spoiled with some birthday spending money! Thank you! New p.j.'s, some live plants for his fish tank, a "defuse the bomb" game, fun paper and sticky notes, and pretend drinks to go along with his kitchen food collection rounded out the birthday gift experience. 

Of course chocolate chip pancakes and bacon, his old favorite, was requested for breakfast. Breakfast in bed, however, is now a new favorite! 

After the chaos of getting everyone all ready and calling them out of school, we headed into town to pick Grandma up. First on Timothy's birthday wish list, ice cream at Big Jims in The Dalles! .....but not before getting in a little birthday nap on the way, haha!  

I'm so glad Timothy had this idea because I have been craving a cone with delicious chocolate peanut butter ice cream since last summer! It totally hit the spot! 

Next up, Sorosis Park in The Dalles. Seriously the best park around! Who doesn't love those big, huge wooden parks with all those nooks and crannys, perfect for playing hide and seek! 

After all that playing, it was time for some birthday shopping and lunch! We headed to Freddy's where Timothy bought some bubbles, a board game, and water gun toys with his birthday cash before heading out to lunch. Timothy's birthday lunch request was Spookys! We played a bunch of games, ate, and Timothy even got a free cookie and ice cream dessert! Yay! He was embarrassed to have the people sing to him, but I thought it was sweet. See, it pays off to tell everyone its your birthday, hahaha. 

Next up, a hike on our favorite trail, The Hoodriver Pipeline Trail! We've done this hike 5 times now because it's just so fun walking on top of the pipe! Plus there are spots where you can exit the trail and go play along the water in the sand. Fun!  I love all of Timothy's birthday choices! 

After that long, fun filled day, it was time to head home and wrap things up with some birthday cake! Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, to be exact! 

Whoops! Almost forgot to mark his height on our height board! Can't forget that!! Growing like a weed! Taller than Molly at 6, but not as tall as Anthony at 6. Right in the middle! 

And just because it was his birthday, a little bit of glow stick fun in Mama and Papa's bed!  

Thanks for all the birthday fun, sweet boy!! We love you! 

With love,
Mama Hauck 

Happy 6th Birthday, Timothy!

My sweet boy, how the time does fly. I can hardly believe you are 6. I feel like you are officially a big boy now. 

So much has changed and you have grown so much this past year, Timothy. You said goodbye to preschool and staying home with Mama during the day. You settled into Kindergarten life just fine. In fact, Kindergarten is a breeze for you. You were right, you are "a genius!" You even played on a soccer team this year and totally loved it! 

You've made lots of little friends in class and I am so proud of you for that. I love hearing little voices walk by us saying, "Hi, Timothy!" Everyone who works at the school seems to be wrapped around your finger. How did you manage that!? If I had a dollar for every person who came up to me and said, "That Timothy! He's a funny one! I just love him!".....Seriously, I hear from everyone just how sweet and funny you are. They love your wit and all your jokes. You are so loved at school!  

Yes, you are doing wonderful. Just chugging right along. Growing and learning and thriving. A real big boy now! 

You know what....it seems to me the only person who struggled this past year was me! It's probably just a Mama thing. 

Happy 6th Birthday, Hunny Bunny. We love the little man you are becoming. We are so proud of you. 

We love you! 


If you want to read Timothy's birth story, click HERE

With love,
Mama Hauck

Fanny Pack Love

I'm so ready for hiking season!! 

See?

HAHAHA

Who would have thought little 'ol me could make a fanny pack look this cool.  

Think of all the things I can carry in this bad boy while hiking with the family.....light snacks, a phone, chapstick, car keys, my hopes and dreams.....

LOL

I'm totally diggin' it. Hopefully we'll be able to get out and do some hiking soon. 

With love,
Mama Hauck