Yesterday was Logan’s big birthday.  We were preparing to start the day with his first basketball game of the season.  First we had breakfast in the morning as per usual, and the boys had a chance to play some games before we headed out.  I forgot to offer a snack before we left the house and Logan did not want one during the drive.  When we arrived the gym, Logan was excited to be in the game, but he seemed to have low energy.  He ran back and forth with the teams, however he was not really trying too hard.  He guarded his opponents sometimes and attempted one basket.  He did not really try to rebound and was not ready for the ball when it came close to him.  Another time when he had the procession of the ball, he dribbled a little and passed on to his teammate when he had the opportunity.  I was thinking that he passed on too quickly and too far from the basket, but this teammate is apparently  a great player and made the three pointer.  It was a nice play!  After the game, Logan enjoyed a snack with his teammates quickly and we were on our way.

    In the afternoon was what both boys had been looking forward to for awhile.  We had previously asked Logan how he wanted to celebrate his birthday and he wanted a small gathering with his buddies Rohan, Colton, Brennen, Kollin and Noah.  We initially decided to have a playdate in the house, but later we added on the miniature golf as Logan loves it too.  We arrived at the golfland before our meeting time, and we got stressed out since it was very crowded.  We had never been there on the weekends and we ended up parking on the street with a bit of walking to go inside.  We were worried how our guests would find parking and if they would arrive on time, and we were nervous with the wait time at the holes.  Colton was the first to arrive, then Rohan was next .  We decided to let the kids played in the arcade while we waited for the others.  Brennen joined the group then.  The kids had a blast playing the arcade games but I was not a huge fan as it was loud and the games were a bit violent.  So at 15-20 minutes after the meeting time, we decided to move out to miniature golf, and that was when Kollin and Noah came in just in time.  By then, fortunately, there was no more waiting at the first hole.

      It was a bit hectic initially figuring how we should play the game while some kids had started hitting without instruction.  Stuart had to leave the group as he needed to put away all the presents from the guests.  I tried to take charge and I wanted to avoid anyone getting hit by the clubs or balls.  But basically after the first two holes, we got the routine down.  The boys somehow got in a line nicely waiting for their turns.  Logan lead us at each hole and he seriously did a great job.  He seemed to be the one who had the most experience and he made great hits.  It was good to have Logan lead and show the group how the hit should go with each hole.  Colton was second and Rohan was third.  Connor was the fourth and he did an amazing job following the crowd.  He was content and fit in with the big kids very well.  I helped him the first few holes then he requested to hit on his own.  We just had to help him get set up with a club and he gently hit the ball well.  He was pleased with his tee off most of the times that he would just go pick up the ball and bring to near the hole area to drop off and hit again.  I thought it was cute and was totally fine with what Connor was doing so he would not fall behind too much.  He was also very polite and waited for his turns too.  Then it was Brennen, Kollin and Noah’s turns.  The entire course went quite smoothly with no major issues.  We did not keep scores and the adults did not end up playing but they helped picked up a few water balls.  The kids had fun and even did their best trying to make the volcano holes too.  We made it through the last hole and the kids had a blast.  We stopped for a snack and said goodbye to Colton, then the party moved on to our house.

    Stuart dropped us home then went out to pick up the pizzas and drinks.  Our guests arrived at the house and the kids started playing in the yard.  The water guns Stuart bought for all the boys were a hit as well as our new climbing dome.  The kids ran around in the yard shooting water at each other and had such a blast.  Connor played with the big kids well and held himself up quite well.  The boys also enjoyed shooting guns with Brennen’s older sisters too.  Once the kids seemed to be slightly wild, we had them stop for pizza and fruits, and they all had a great appetite.  Afterward they resumed playing until we stopped them later again for cake and pictures.  It was funny how Brennen put his arm over Logan to take picture and Connor thought that was cute so he started putting his arm on Logan and later on Rohan too.  Logan smiled shyly when everyone sang to him.  After eating cake and after playing some more, we had to put an end to the water guns as it was getting cooler.  All the kids then moved on to play on the dome structure.  Our guests started to go home after 7pm and Connor enjoyed giving them the goodie bags.  After cleaning up quickly, Logan was excited to open all the presents he received.  He even played and put together one of his gifts while he drank his milk too.

    Logan definitely had a great time on his birthday.  Playing miniature golf, playing with water guns, eating pizza and having ice cream cake are all of Logan’s favorites and he was happy to do them all on one day.   Here is the photo album of his celebration.