Malachi wanted a "Robin Cake" for his birthday. Not the bird. And not Batman. Just Robin. So that was interesting. I had to ponder that one for awhile. I finally decided to just make a round cake and have it look like Robin's face.
He was happy with it.
We also had a "milk bar" where everyone got a choice of chocolate milk, pink milk, or white milk. That was a big hit with both boys.
He, of course enjoyed opening his presents.
Those pictures just cracks me up.
In other news, the boys are both in swimming lessons right now and will be through March. They are doing really well and they like it.
Matt has been busy at work because he is chairing the search committee for a new professor to replace someone who is retiring. We are both hoping that the process is almost over, but it's hard to get people in that department to agree on anything.
My semester is already busy. Each professor is assigning about 300 pages of reading a week and I have three classes. Then I have to also find time to get my research going, which isn't going anywhere fast, unfortunately.
At Gabe's school, they have Spirit Days sprinkled throughout the year rather than a whole week. So last Friday was Dress Like a Rock Star Day. I thought he was quite handsome. :)
And then here are pictures of Christmas:
Gabe was a Star Boy for St. Lucia at church. The Star Boys help St. Lucia pass out treats and also offer everyone a star for Jesus (representing his light).
It was cute, good food and Gabe had a huge crush on our Lucia. :)
