Skating

We recently went to the local roller skating rink. Rudy did much better this time, but didn't love it. It may be a while before we try again.

We ended up being there with two of his friends. Jade's mom's school was having a fundraiser, thus the reason for going to the skating rink.

And Sanai was invited, plus she has family members that attend the same school.

This is Rudy's rap face. See video below.

Parties, Parties, Everywhere

Last Saturday was spent going from one party to another. First we went to a skating party for Jade. Here is Mr. Dramatic falling on the floor before he even started skating.


It took him a while to feel confident on his skates, the wheels were looser than the last time he skated, so he was more likely to fall, but eventually he came to a point where he wouldn't hold my hand.

The best of a party - cake!

And, of course, hanging out with friends.

Finally getting the hang of it.

He wouldn't participate in the hokey pokey or the limbo, but he loved the chicken dance!

After Jade's party, we headed to a pool party to celebrate Paige's birthday. Our little fish spent almost every minute of the 4 or more hours we were there in the water.

He had fun playing games with Uncle Bill.

The birthday girl!

Rudy, Paige and I in the pool.

Nothin' better than hanging out in the hot tub with a Yoo-Hoo.

Rudy showing one little bit of compassion and interest as an older cousin, actually walked for a few seconds with Paige.

Renee's aunt's house, where the pool party was, always has lots of wildlife around. This year we saw a young deer that Rudy took a picture of.

Roller Skating Party

Although Rudy's birthday is two weeks away, we had his birthday party today. After much deliberation and negotiation, we finally agreed on a roller skating party. Rudy invited just a few friends and relatives and we all met at the skating rink. This place hasn't changed since I was in grade school and would go skating.

Here is the cake Rudy requested - round with pink icing and a smiley face - much easier than the train cake I had to make last year!

The three little monkeys waiting to enter the skating rink.


Blowing out the candle sitting with his sister (on his left) and future wife (on his right).

Renee, Bill & Rudy doing the hokey pokey- always a challenge on skates!



Everyone else lined up for the hokey pokey.

All the kids (minus Max who didn't want to be in the picture but....


...eventually slid over on the bench enough so I could get him in the picture.)

Once we got home, Rudy got to open his presents. The ride home made him crazy because he could see some of the presents that were in gift bags and he REALLY wanted to open them then and there.

Opening and using his Leapster.

His Little Einstein's rocket that turns into a guitar.

A Spiderman watch!

Rudy had a great party; it was the first one we planned out of the house and it was nice not to worry about how clean the house was, or to have to clean up after it was all over!