Tuesday, September 16, 2008

It worked!

Our little surprise for the birthday boy (one day in advance) was a hit! He had NO idea. He thought the cupcakes hiding in our bedroom were for me to take to Relief Society tonight. lol He thought the wrapped present sitting on Russell's nightstand was for somebody else! Lucky little fellow - his birthday will actually be over several days as different grandparents sent birthday stuff on different schedules.
A very happy 6 year old! (Almost)
We got him the Indiana Jones lego Original Adventure computer game. He loves stuff like that and was so excited! I am glad. I never was a boy and sometimes have a hard time coming up with gifts I think the boys might like. Good thing I have Russell to shop with!

2 comments:

Eileen said...

congrats on pulling off the surprise! he looks so happy!!! please wish him a very happy birthday for me. as for you you you, yes you, you have to eat a cupcake for me - and channel through what it's supposed to taste like. hugs...ellie

Michelle said...

I'm so glad that Nephi had a wonderful birthday!!:) Congrats on being 6, little Nephi - I can't believe it's been 6 years since your youngest was born, Candace!:) What a sweetie.
Love,
Michelle

I just love this picture! The beach...it's the place to be!

I just love this picture!  The beach...it's the place to be!
I think this was in 2004. It was Nephi's first trip to the beach. The boys were all so little! My have they grown.

Meet the Parents...Russell and Candace

Meet the Parents...Russell and Candace
It all started for us when Russell left for Cape Town South Africa on a mission. Candace felt inspired to write him - so she did! We wrote for 3 1/2 years. Candace came home from her mission to the Texas Houston East Mission and we dated for 5 months. We married in July 1994 and have been happy ever after!

Son 1...Donovan

Son 1...Donovan
Our 14 year old boy scouter, 50 miler bike rider, cartoon drawer, computer gamer, book reader, clarinet player, babysitter, 8th grader boy!

Son 2...Christopher

Son 2...Christopher
Our 13 year old, boy scouter, harry potter computer gamer, lego creator, imaginator, book reader, 6th grader boy!

Son 3...Michael

Son 3...Michael
Our 9 1/2 year old drama king, perfectionist (I wonder if he gets that from mom? lol), drawer of many things, 3rd grader boy!

Son 4...Nephi

Son 4...Nephi
Our8 year old keeper of surprises, leg breaker, book listener, lego creator, music enjoyer, 1st grader boy!