Thor is 8!!

Yesterday was Thor's 8th Birthday! We are planning a big family "shin-dig" for all the Moeller-Morrison-Montiel summer birthdays (later in August)... but we wanted to do something on Thor's REAL birthday... especially with one of his good friends from school.

We met Devin and his mom at the Elks Theater for the afternoon matinee. The boys saw "Over the Hedge" while munching on their Jungle Paks (popcorn, small orange pop and small Mike & Ike candy). We came home for an afternoon of playing outside/inside, then a supper of mom's homemade pizza and veggies.

I was quite happy to have my son tell me that he wanted MY pizza, made just by me, since I'm the best pizza baker in the whole world!! After that, who could deny? Even though it was 90 degrees outside!!

Anyway -- we also had an ice cream cake for dessert -- which everyone enjoyed very much. I made it from a 2 pints of Ben and Jerry's: cookie dough and Phish Food (Thor's 2 favorites). Whipped cream for frosting, and we were all set to go!

Next was the most important element... opening gifts. Dirk and I had already given
him part of his gift early -- a Thor (BMX)backpack for school. He did get to open an RC (radio controlled) car from us, and a "finger skate board" (Lightning McQueen) from Anika. His friend Devin gave him $20 to spend at Target!!


What birthday would be complete without a customized card from Grandpa Alan? This one was of Thor on his dirtbike, inside showing him mowing the grass (a new chore this summer) and taking out the garbage... Grandpa letting Thor know he is growing up with all the new responsibilties!

After the fun and games were all done, Thor and I loaded up to take Devin back home. On the way we just HAD to stop by Target (for baby diapers)... and just HAPPENED to hit the toy aisle along the way.... He finally got the Nerf Recon (dart gun) he's been drooling over for about 2 months!! (maybe longer??)

Today we are quite happy and content to be home, playing with all the new toys... maybe showing off to the neighborhood friends just a little?? Anyway, Mom is getting plenty of "work" done (as you can tell by the blog being updated!!).


Couldn't resist this cute shot of Liv enjoying the birthday cake!