Alex turned 7 yesterday.

We had a few commitments and appointments that couldn't be avoided for the day. Alex was a good sport about having to do those things on his birthday and had fun announcing to anyone that would listen that it was his birthday.

I asked if he felt different now, being 7. He said "of course." When I asked what was different he said that he for sure felt taller. And stronger. And that he was more brave now. When asked specifically what he felt more brave about he said that when we went to a water park he would go down all the really tall slides. (we've never gone to a water park or talked about planning a trip to one so I'm not sure where this came from) He also said he might be ready to watch the first Harry Potter movie and that he didn't like little kid cartoons anymore, instead he really loves Phineas and Ferb. (He has seen that show once I think)

So there you have it.

Alex really wanted to go mini golfing for his birthday. We told him that was fine with us, he could choose 2 friends to bring along. I was pleasantly surprised when he was adamant that Maya come along too.

They seemed to have a blast, it was fun to watch them try to figure out all the little "tricks" of the golf course (where do the balls go when they disappear, what's in this hole, where does this light come from). On the way out each kid gets a little "goody bag" with a water gun, pirate eye patch, temp tattoo, and a piece of candy.

We brought some brownies along and after they were done went over and sang "Happy Birthday" and had treats at the picnic tables next to the golf course.