Nikolas' Birthday

The holiday season really starts in October for us. We have Sophia's birthday, then just weeks later, Kole's, and now we'll be straight into Thanksgiving and Christmas, but wait, that's not all, after Christmas, we've Got Ari's birthday in early January. Whew. The kids love every minute of it.
They've been counting down to Kole's birthday. During his birthday morning nap we wrapped presents, actually I didn't wrap anything, the kids took care of it.

However, Kole had to wait til Papa got home before opening the presents. Thankfully, Papa got off early so he didn't have too terribly long to wait.
While he was waiting he stole some of my knitting needles and used them as num chucks.
a yummy lunch

and some dancing with the kids. Kola loves it when all the kids start running around or dancing, he must get in the middle of it.

Any kind of wild movement must eventually turn into brotherly wrestling



Then Papa got home and the present opening was able to get going. The kids were nearly bursing and Ari had to be held to keep her from opening all the presents herself. Kole was able to do more this time, after a little practice at his party.

This is the book that Sophia bought for Kole with her own money.

Opening Xander's present next
He loves a good car

The grand finale was this helicopter pull toy from Isabella, Arianna and Mama and Papa.
Everyone was excited for this toy.
And Nikolas liked it just as much as I hoped he would. He loves to pull things, even if it's just Papa's shoe. And it has wheels, and balls to put in it, and plays music, what more could you ask for?
A few brotherly tips
Dinner time!
And of course cake, or in this case apple muffins, with a touch of icing :)
He wasn't so sure about the whole fire on top of the cake thing.
Once he gave it a chance though, he enjoyed.

Happy Birthday Kole!