Cole's 10th Birthday

Cole has reached double digits!!! Like every year before this one, it is hard to believe! 

Cole celebrated his birthday by having a few friends spend the night. His party requests included swimming, playing kickball, playing video games, eating ice cream at Scoop du Jour, and watching a movie. We were successful in meeting all of his party requests.

Swimming at Piper Glen's pool

Ryan, Drake, Cole, and Ethan with Kieran in the background

Backyard kickball

Two more joined us after swimming--Drake, Ethan, Gavin, Ryan, Cole, and Carter

Ice cream at Scoop du Jour

Presents followed by video games and a movie

A morning game of baseball

After the extra boys left, we celebrated Cole with Grammy, Nana, Papa, and Aunt Mariah.

Rey and Jovie like birthdays too because of all the wrapping material.

Jovie giving Rey the stare-down

Jovie was correct that there was enough room for both of them.

Cole with his cool Cardinals jersey cake from Grammy

After presents and cake, the boys tried out the water balloon catapult.

Opening presents from us on his actual birthday

Checking out Dad's version of a Sonic comic book cover

It is not a birthday here without at least one new Lego set.

On the day after his birthday, Cole received his gift from Aunt Shannon and Uncle Josh. He was completely surprised by the guitar. You can tell by his smile how excited he is to have his own guitar. He started lessons at the end of June.

Cole is always so full of love and energy. We love him so!