Leighton turned eight years old today and what a day he (we) had. To begin the day, we met Grandma and Grandpa Cady at Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Rich showed up for a quick birthday "hello" since he was in the area after having a breakfast meeting.
After eating two blueberry pancakes and a sausage pattie, Leighton was given a choice of several desserts to choose from - he chose chocolate cake with chocolate sauce, whipped topping and a cherry on top! What a way to start your day!
After eating two blueberry pancakes and a sausage pattie, Leighton was given a choice of several desserts to choose from - he chose chocolate cake with chocolate sauce, whipped topping and a cherry on top! What a way to start your day!
Later in the afternoon, we went to Ben & Ari's for miniature golf and games. Leighton squeaked by beating his older sister by one stroke.
Olivia and Leighton hit the jackpot playing "Deal or No Deal" in the game room. They won 150 tickets and were thrilled.
The birthday boy chose Olive Garden for dinner and we were all glad about that. You're never quite sure where you might end up with an eight year old choosing. After dinner we decided to take a quick detour to the driving range and surprise Leighton there with his birthday gift. We told him to check in the back of the van for a golf glove and that's where he found his brand new set of golf clubs. The look on his face was priceless and the hugs were even better. He crunched his first hit off the tee. It sailed 150 yards and was straight as a stick. I just stood there and laughed in complete awe at this little guy playing like a big guy. I believe he has his daddy's golfing genes. Needless to say, I think the clubs were a great investment and I look forward to watching him drive many more balls off the tees as this little guy grows into a big guy.
Our day ended by coming home and watching Leighton's birth video and his first birthday video. We shared lots of laughs, giggles and a few happy, bittersweet tears by mom. I just wish I could step back seven or eight years ago for a few minutes and love on my babies again at that age. I love, love hearing their adorable little voices. Oh, how they've grown and changed from wonderful little children to wonderful older children. I am so proud of who they are and who they are becoming.
Leighton, I hope your birthday was happy and special just like you! We love you!
