Jake Turns 8!

Jake had his birthday back in September. On the 13th to be exact. We planned on doing something somewhat special for Jake. Some of his past birthdays were around tough times.  Hurricane Ike hit the night before his birthday.  And last year was around the time that Spencer was indefinitely suspended and we decided to be responsible and put off a trip to San Antonio and Sea World.

Anyways, he wanted to go to IT'Z as a family instead of having a party with friends.  Such a sweet boy!

So here are the kiddos together

It was empty being a Tuesday and a bit earlier- which made it super nice!

Josh driving on a little train.  Cute Conductor!

The kids love riding this train roller coaster.  Jake & Avery in the front. (darn bar is blocking their faces!)

Josh & Spencer riding the train.

What's IT'Z without a game of Skeeball?

And a game to shoot some hoops....

Now this bumper ride was pretty fun!

And of course we had to eat.  Pizza. Pasta. Salad.  All you can eat!  Yummm!

Spencer took his turn on the bumper ride.  The kids loved crashing into Dad!

And I took my turn on the train coaster.

A few video games before heading home for birthday brownies and presents.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JACOB!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!"

must concentrate on reading this card....

Jake with Grandpa Allred

Hugs for Grandma Christie....

the anticipation over Grandpa's gift for Jake was too much for a few of the kids.  He let them guess and one of them was convinced it was a head.  They all made guesses and.....

it was a WATERMELON!!!

The kids thought that was so hilarious!! Love that silly Grandpa!