What a Week!

Gabe turned 7 and I got to see Coldplay in concert!




Doesn't he look excited?! He should...look at that awesome coconut cake! He asked for it, so I made it. I am rather proud of his sophisticated taste.

I know I say this every year, but I really can't believe how big and grown-up Gabe is getting. He is such a neat kid. So intelligent and loving and fun. And good - just a good kid. I am so proud to be his mom. He had a very fun birthday - it was Tuesday, so he had school, but he woke up to his birthday gifts on the table and that was all he needed. We had breakfast as a family and then Dylan and I went to lunch with him at school. That evening we had a nice dinner with Aaron's family and my mom - Japanese food this year, as well as a request for Ramen noodles, which technically are Japanese, but not what I had in mind! His party with his friends was Friday afternoon and was complete chaos, so of course, they had a blast! Kids everywhere. He was spoiled with gifts, and I was thrilled that he had so many friends want to come and share the day with him. He draws people to him and that makes me so happy! Even if I do have to clean up the mess...





Can you read the ticket? It says Floor! We got floor seats to Coldplay!!! It was my birthday present from my totally awesome, wonderful, amazing husband. Proof that he loves me! He even went with me and soldiered through, even though he had a headache. The concert was so much fun and they put on quite a show - very high-energy and entertaining. The paper butterflies in the pic dropped from the ceiling by the millions during one of their last songs - so cool! I was so excited and thrilled to be there, I don't think I stopped bouncing, jumping, clapping or moving the entire time. One of the highlights my year, for sure!