The other day I was gathering laundry and walked into the kitchen to find this lovely mess! Eli had opened the doors to the cupboard, pulled down the Cheerio box, opened the Cheerio box, and poured himself a little treat! I've got to keep my eye on this one!
This year we had a family party at Mom and Dad's for both of the boys. Mom made her famous pizza (at Oliver's request) which was awesome! We bought a pinata for the boys (and Brett, Addie, and Ty) to enjoy. Eli was not sure about the whole thing and would barely even hold the stick!
Oliver, on the other hand, would have swung at it all night! After all of the kids had a turn, Oliver eventually broke it!
Oliver opening presents
Eli opening presents...well actually we opened them for him. He was slightly overwhelmed by the experience!
This look of slight terror was pretty much the expression on Eli's face all evening! I guess getting in four of his top teeth wasn't helping the situation!
Our family
Eli was very clean with his cake! When Oliver turned one, he had cake all over himself, including his stomach! Eli just kind of picked at with his fingers, took a few bites, and was finished! Oh, well!
Instead of a cake, Oliver wanted me to make Figgy Pudding for his birthday dessert. For the last couple of years, he and I made it for Pat's birthday. I think Oliver thought it would be a pretty tasty alternative to cake!
Happy Birthday, my big 7 year old! For the last couple of years, Oliver has wanted a doughnut for his birthday breakfast. This year was no different. I think we sang to him at least 4 times??? so he could blow out his candle over and over again! Actually he liked lighting it more than anything!
Oliver gets a doughnut, Eli gets Cheerios!
Ollie has been BEGGING for Heely's shoes for what seems like years! (For those of you who aren't familiar with them, Heely's are shoes that have a removable wheel in the heel of the shoes.) Anyway, Pat and I finally gave in and he was ecstatic! Over his birthday weekend, I think he only took them off of his feet to shower and sleep!
Oliver's birthday cake and cupcakes at his "friends" party at Pump It Up. He wanted a Transformer cake this year.
Oliver and his friends at the party
The birthday "King!"
Daddy sneaking Eli some chocolate cake!
Opening presents
Overall, Oliver said he had a great party, which is what we were hoping for! I just can't believe my baby is 7!
I know I've said this before, but Baxter is really so tolerant with the boys. Eli pulls on his beard and sticks his fingers up Baxter's nose, and Oliver dresses Baxter up in his clothes. Even so, Baxter is so patient and pretty much lets them do whatever they want! Because of this, Eli LOVES Baxter and says "Ba-ter!" when he sees him!
Eli giving Baxter a hug!
Even though we were having a party for both boys the following weekend, Oliver thought Eli needed to open at least a couple presents on his "real" birthday! 
Eli didn't quite know what to do with the presents, so Oliver was more than happy to show him how to do it! Actually, Oliver ended up opening the presents, because Eli was more interested in the camera case than his gifts!
My big boy!
