Mommy's Birthday!

I had a wonderful 36th birthday last week.  I was home with the boys and Stephen was working so I volunteered Ian to make me a cake.  He thought it was a great idea and after nap time he climbed up on a stool and together we made some cupcakes which he thoroughly enjoyed decorating.  I have realized that baking with Ian turns into a race of how quickly I can get the batter into the oven since there is no way to avoid Ian consuming massive quantities of it beforehand!  Some may suggest that I should just tell him he can't have any more but that's rather hypocritical when I am personally consuming huge quantities... I've always loved batter!  Here are a few pictures of our little baker and cupcake eater!

Ian is also excellent at helping open presents...  Stephen loves when he helps because he likes to go through the presents at lightening speed which is rather different than my slow, plodding, "let me inspect and appreciate each and every little thing about each gift before moving on to the next" approach!