Happy 41st Birthday Pete! Thursday March 3

Pete is officially over the hill plus 1.  "Once you're over the hill you pick up speed" was theme for this years party.  I think Pete had a pretty good birthday this year.  Anything has to be better than mine last year which he forgot.  To kick off the festivities the boys and I met him for lunch then we had a surprise Carvel ice cream cake at the office with his coworkers. 

Then at home we had his "meal of choice" and celebrated with a half iced chocolate cake decorated by Grant.  

Finally we went to dinner with some friends and our good friend Christina hosted a birthday party at her house on Saturday night with all of Pete's friends from work.  It was a good birthday!  I think he enjoyed it and all the laughs that come along with being "over the hill."  

Not my mom's cake but this will have to do!

Pete and I at our friend Christina's house.

Some of Pete's peeps from work.

Mini Kindi for Connor

Praise the Lord!  Connor is in German mini kindergarten.  It's only 2 days a week and 3 hours a day but I'll take what I can get.  Not much for 0-2 year olds around here so I am so happy that Connor was accepted!  Pete and I think he'll be speaking German before Grant!  Here are a few photos from his first week.

Fasching Febrary 19-24, 2009

Last week was the week of Fasching in Germany.  It is the festive season before Lent.  The Germans dress up, face paint have parades and masque parties etc.  Here are a few shots of Grant enjoying the festivities.    

Grant at school with his buddies dressed for the party!

Lots of face painting this week.  Better at school then at home.

Pirate Grant