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Another Month of Birthdays

I really need to stop having all these birthdays at once. No, no, I'm kidding of course. March was such a busy month. Jack had a birthday and Duncan had a monthday. 

First things first. Jack turned 7. SEVEN!! I know, I can't believe it either. He's growing into such a fun, funny, intelligent boy. He's a lot - a lot -  like Scott. Computers, Star Wars, LEGO, did I say computers? Oh, and Star Wars...


Don't Worry, It's A Light Side Cake
 We had a fun birthday lunch. It snowed about 14 inches, but Grandma Pat and Grandpa Gary trudged over and enjoyed macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, and cake.

First Try
 His checkup went really well and he's still growing so we are not worried about that too much anymore. He was 41 lb and 48 inches tall! He has a great laugh, and loves to tell a story to anyone who will listen. Quite the talker, this one.

Big Smile
 Meanwhile, this guy is six months old. Time sure does fly when you're having fun. We have to laugh when we go to Duncan's checkups with the pediatrician. He laughs too, because he knows all our boys. Somehow,some mystery genes have trickled through the gene pool into Duncan. While his brothers are all just eking by at the 10th percentile or less for their height (you know, like their folks...), Duncan here is at the 85th percentile. What the heck?!? I already have him in 6-9 month clothes because he is so long, and has long feet as well. I mean, I know there are tall people on both sides of the family...it's just a surprise. Genetic Mystery. I guess the youngest one needs an advantage of one sort or another. The good Lord provides, LOL.

He was a Long Tall Texan...well not really
 Otherwise we are all doing really well. Winding up the school year and excited for a summer break, and to finally go to Nonie and Papa's house which is almost finished!

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time!

Comments

  1. HappyGrama4/11/16, 2:35 PM

    Happy Birthday to Jack! It is hard to believe it was seven years ago! Great-looking cake!! Baby Duncan is darling!

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  2. Dena Christensen5/7/16, 1:11 PM

    Thank you so much. :) Time really does fly when you're having fun.

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