Happy 9th, Xanderman!

Wow! Time sure flies! Our little Xanderman is in his final single-digit year!  He started off his special day with the traditional birthday balloons...

and some yummy donuts.

A Frank Gore jersey was just the right gift to start off his day!

After a long day at school and then scouts in the evening, Xander was ready to open his presents so we gathered as a family to celebrate the birthday boy.  Noah was so, SO excited to give Xander his gift - Noah had saved up all his ABBYs (good behavior tickets) at school and cashed them in for this special medal to give to his brother. What a little sweetie!

Savannah got him an Ipod touch case...I love that the kids get each other gifts.

A little cologne...

and some Star Wars, of course!

The big gift of the night was more Legos Monster Fighters.

Some of mom's strawberry pie, Xander's favorite, to complete his wonderful birthday.

Xander's Favorites at Age 9:
Color: red
Food: ribs
Movie: Les Miserables
TV Show:  Looney Toons
Book: Harry Potter series
Toy:  Star Wars
Animal:  bobcat
Sport to Watch:  baseball
Sport to Play:  baseball
Sports Team:  49ers, Orioles
Sports Player:  Frank Gore, Adam Jones
Fruit:  watermelon
Vegetable:  onions (seriously?)
Singer/Group:  Matchbox 20
Song:  Jingle Bells, What Does the Fox Say (shoot me)
Holiday:  Thanksgiving
Candy:  Butterfinger
Dessert:  mom's strawberry pie
Season:  summer
Restaurant:  Famous Dave's
Temple:  Salt Lake City
Scripture Hero:  Ammon
Place to Go:  Dutch Wonderland, Lagoon
What he wants to be when he grows up:  pilot
Best Friends:  Kyle, Malik, Savannah and Noah