This weekend couldn't have gotten any better for Parker. This weekend Parker turned 9. He had a wonderful birthday. Parker got the ever coveted Lego Star Wars 1000 + piece Millennium Falcon and the new
Star Wars Clone Wars DVD from Grandma and Grandpa Parker. Of course it had to come from the Grandparents because they don't care what his room is going to look like and they won't step on lego pieces every morning when I wake Parker for school for the next week or longer. (yes all 1000+ pieces are now all over his floor as he assembles) He also got a dirt bike. This is something that Parker has been begging us for. He wanted a real dirt bike that has a gasoline engine but that is just crazy. So when Matt informed me that Razor made a dirt bike that was designed for kids and was battery powered and "
only" went 15 miles an hour I conceded. (even though it
boldly states for ages
12+ right on the box.) I had a feeling that this was going to be a gift like the bb gun from
The Christmas Story movie. I think he is too young to be flying through the trees in our back yard. He won't shoot his eye out but an oak tree at "only" 15 miles an hour is bound to do some damage. He was so excited. He just had to wait over night until the battery was fully charged. First thing Saturday morning Parker was off on his dirt bike. And less than 1 hour later.
Road Rash. I hate to say I told you so. It wasn't as bad as it could be. Thank goodness he was wearing his helmet.
This weekend was also Parker's football party. Parker had a great time and was awarded his team's MVP award. The coach told Parker how valuable he was to the team. Parker played both ways every game of the season. He was a great team leader on and off the field and ended every practice and every game by shaking his coach's hand and thanking him. He is a wonderful example to his peers.
We are so proud of you Parker. You are a wonderful young man. Happy Birthday buddy. You are an inspiration. We love you so much. We can't imagine the last 9 years without you.
