Jared turns 8!

Jared has been looking forward to this birthday for a while. It's a big milestone. He gets to be baptized and he gets to start scouts. The actual day of his birthday Bill had to work at the fire station, he managed to talk the guys at the station into taking treats to Jared at school. Most of the guys got in their full turnouts. Jared was pretty excited to have his dad, the fire fighter, show up in his class.

I always let the kids choose their birthday dinner. Jared wanted Chinese food. I made it from scratch. It took almost 3 hours! Family came over, we had some cake and ice cream. Jared opened some presents. The following weekend he had his friend birthday party.

Jared was pretty excited for his cake.

Jared loves Pokemon right now. I don't understand it but I made him a Pokemon cake. My brother David helped me and made the Pikachu.

Jared in his new scout uniform. As you can see, I haven't sewn on any badges yet. haha
Jared has already earned his bobcat award. Go Jared!

One of the guys came through for us at the fire station. He owns the rock climbing wall at the local gymnastics center here in town. He gave us a great discount. (Although he completely forgot the date and had to scramble last minute to get someone.) Jared got to invite his friends for some rock climbing. Jared had a great time! I even learned how to belay.

A picture of Jared making it all the way to the top!

Having some cake and opening presents!

I made Pokemon cupcakes for his party. I have to say, they were MUCH easier and less time consuming than his cake.

I hope Jared had a happy 8th birthday!