Tanner Turns Seven!!

Yesterday, Tanner turned SEVEN YEARS OLD!  It's crazy to me that he is that old.  He's my smashed ears baby, my "Mr. Bossy" Baby, my baby that didn't know how to STAY asleep, my baby that loved to snuggle...and now he's a kid.  But, he still likes to snuggle.  :)  To start the celebration weekend, we had the grandparents over for dinner and presents on Saturday-and Tanner chose the menu.  Pizza.  Shocker.  I think he'd eat pizza every day for dinner.  Every. Single. Day.  He scored in the present department-a bike from Gran, a library and clothes from Grandmom, a model car from Grandad, and....Wii Sports Resort from us.  He was a little excited about Wii Sports Resort.

We haven't really seen him since.

To add to the celebration, we took Tanner and his closest best friends to the Ranger Game on Sunday.  There was excitement in the car on the way there...

There was more excitement at McDonald's as we got closer to game time.

In fact, Tanner was almost beside himself with excitement.

We got to the game in plenty of time, per Todd's usual minute by minute plan, so we situated ourselves with our packed snacks, gatorades, and caprisons. Then, the boys anxiously awaited the first pitch.

Finally, it was game time.  I have to admit, this was by FAR THE EASIEST birthday party ever.  The boys sat and watched the game, KNEW what was going on, and actually, had in depth conversations about it.  I give you exhibit A:

It was a REALLY CLOSE game, and they all watched with great intent, turning their caps into "Rally Caps" for the last inning.  There was hope The Rangers would pull it out against the Cubs.

Even Fuddy Duddy Todd got into the Spirit of the Game.  Doesn't he look like he's in the Spirit?

Overall, I think Tanner had a grand time-the opening gate giveaway was a Rangers pillowcase, so all the kids went home dreaming of future games, and of future careers in the Big Leagues.  We've got Big Dreams here, Big Dreams-for a Big 7 Year Old Boy.