Patrick's Birthday . 2012

Patrick isn't a huge fan of celebrating his birthday.  Honestly, he allows any celebrations because he knows I enjoy celebrating.  On his actual birthday, we met up for lunch at his favorite Mexican restaurant.  Dinner was simple - Papa Murphy's pizza.

We agreed to not really exchange much for birthdays this year - but, I hated to not do anything.  I asked Ryder about 2 weeks before Patrick's birthday what he wanted to get him.  Without hesitating, he had an answer - he wanted to give Patrick a "hooc-hee" (cookie).  You see, one of Ryder's favorite books is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" - in the birthday version of this book, the mouse can have whatever he wants for breakfast - after going through several choices, he decides he wants a cookie!  Ryder thought it was the perfect gift!  I checked with him again a few days before Patrick's birthday, and Ryder's answer was consistent - a cookie.

TOP: Patrick with (left to right) Ryder, Harvick, and Jarrett (while eating their cookies!).
BOTTOM: Some awesome open-mouth kisses from Harvick and Jarrett.

We enjoyed a fun evening at home with the boys, just playing together.

When Ryder was old enough to sit up (6 months?), Patrick showed him that his legs could be a "slide"...and Ryder has never forgotten - he loves when Patrick will let him "slide"!

After sliding down Patrick's legs over and over (and over), Ryder offered his legs as a slide...not sure that it is as fun for Patrick, as it is for Ryder!

Silly babies in their jammies!
TOP: Harvick does the splits (purposefully!) every time he is in footie jammies, or socks.  We all think it is so cute - Harvick typically will clap for himself at his achievement.
BOTTOM: Jarrett throws random temper tantrums - without reason.  Luckily, he is able to get over them quickly!

Patrick's birthday was simple, but a fun day!