9 years young

This boy is one year away from double digits!!  Much to his disgruntlement he hasn't even had his 9th birthday party yet but he officially turned 9 a few weeks ago.  I am trying to convince him to forgo the party completely but he continues to  badger me and is still holding out hope that I will pick a date so he can invite the masses.  

A little update on Keithan this year:

• LOVES soccer (and is really quite good at it says his coach)

• second love is kizi games and minecraft (have no idea what is so exciting about that game)

• spent his birthday money on running shoes (weird but true)

•  often has his nose in a book (preferably Archie comics or Captain Underpants)

• has ZERO phone etiquette  (when talking to school friends ... shudder)

•  thinks he's too big for hugs  :-(

at least he can't say I didn't make him a cake!

Indoor soccer until the snow disappeared

Just look at him ... the model of cooperation in this shot with Scott and Terry.  Maybe he can teach his brothers something.

 
So, there you have it until the "real" party.  Hope he forgives this too busy, too disorganized mom who has trouble getting her ducks in a row.   I better check my calender right this minute ....