A Nickell for Your Thoughts: Juee turns 14

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Juee turns 14

My mom is a leap year birthday, so this year she turns 14!

She wasn't going to be in California on her actual birthday so we celebrated with the extended family a little early. Nate and Benny helped me make a leap frog cake for her. It is hard to believe she is 14, we turned 9 the same year (boy did I think that was cool).

Nate sampling the cupcakes he frosted and sprinkled completely by himself (I think he ate them by himself too, but who's counting)

Nate and Uncle Mark (my moms brother)

Andy, Taylor, and Aunt Diane

We also attended a birthday party for February birthdays at one of Juee's favorite spots Pechanga Casino. I had never been there (I am not much of a gambler) except to use the potty when we were house hunting. The birthday party was a little lame, but we both won on slots so it was a successful visit. She gave me 20 bucks to play and I make $730, so I consider that a pretty good birthday outing. We went out afterwards for a birthday dinner, my treat!

Happy Birthday Juee, we love you!

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Nate is the Big Brother! As the oldest he sets an amazing example for Benny and Eli. This little boy loves people and loves getting out. The first thing he asks me each day is where are we going and who is going to be there. He does not have a lazy bone in his body...he is a very hard worker. He can be very serious and shy at times, but when he is in his silly mood this boy can laugh forever! Nate has a very kind heart and is quick to think of others, very intuitive for a four year old. His favorite colors are green and red. When he grows up he wants to be a Daddy and Woody from Toy Story.

Benny is Mr. personality....you can tell he is the second child. He is very easy going about so many things, but he definitely has an opinion. He is great at sharing and he loves playing with others. Benny also enjoys his alone time and can entertain himself for a long time. He has a little crazy streak in him. This mixed with his ability to charm makes it very hard to get mad at him. Benny can make anyone laugh. He makes every activity entertaining. This little boy can melt your heart! He loves cars, dinosaurs, monster trucks, and painting (most of the time on himself). He looks up to Nate so much and wants to do everything he can do.

Little Eli is the youngest of our three boys. He is just such a sweet little guy. He wants to keep up with his older brothers more than anything. He is always following them around the house or play ground. He loves balls of any type and is quick to point them out and say "BALL". He loves to sing and dance, he has some very impressive moves. He could sleep anywhere and we haven't found a loud noise that scares him yet. Mr. Eli is very attached to his Mama. He is also my best eater, this boy will eat almost anything.