Bryson turns 9!

On Saturday, our middle child turned 9 years old. When I asked Bryson want he wanted to do for his birthday he said "I dunno." (as usual) I then asked him if he'd like to go somewhere special for his birthday dinner. His eyes lit up and he said with a big 'ol cheesy grin..."SUSHI!!!!!!"

So, Matt and I took Bryson out for his first time to a Sushi Restaurant. He decided weeks in advance that he wanted to try Octopus. So, he ordered a "Spicy Octopus" Roll along with a "Rainbow Roll" (topped with red snapper, tuna and Salmon), a Yellowtail Roll and a "Dragon Roll" (topped with eel). He ate all of them but he said his favorite was the "Rainbow" Roll.

Instead of a birthday cake, Bryson requested a homemade Key Lime Pie topped with real whipped cream. I have to say he made a good choice...YUMMY!As you can see he had a GREAT time opening presents. Gage and Collin gave him his favorite candy ("Juicy Drop Pop") and a DS game he's been wanting ("Mario vs. Donkey Kong ~March of the Minis"). Matt and I gave him the game of LIFE (SpongeBob Version) and "Funkeys". An online game he's been talking about since last Christmas time. I finally broke down and let him have an internet game. (I sure watch him like a hawk when he's online though.)

When I asked Bryson what his favorite part of his birthday was he says "staying up late!" Bless his heart...he only got to stay up until 10:30pm because we had to get up for church the next day. We have a tradition that on your birthday you can stay up until it's over (midnight). Now that Bryson is 9 years old...he is so "too cool for school". BUT...he still gives me the best hugs and never complains when I still kiss him on the cheek and call him my "Snugglebunny" (as long as it's not in public!) I just love this boy.