Happy Birthday Scott!! (Plus random stuff :)

Scott turned 25 on Monday, but we've actually spent the last week celebrating. I, unfortunately, have a hard time keeping secrets as well as keeping presents hidden. I generally end up giving Scott his presents early and this year was no different. I gave him an expansion pack to our favorite game as well as his favorite movie (don't let him tell you differently :)...High School Musical 3. Then on Saturday we went out to the Olive Garden and had a great time. The wait was 45 minutes, but with Topher we quickly made friends and had a lot of fun. It was interesting to have our waiter ask if we wanted a free sample of wine. I don't think he hears "no" to that question very often.

On Monday Scott had a class from 2-7, so we didn't really plan to do anything. Or so he thought. Scott's schoolmates planned a birthday surprise for him and Topher and I also surprised Scott by showing up:

We all look retarded in this picture, but it was the best we got. I blame Topher (it's nice to have someone to blame :).

We ate dinner with Scott's friends and professor. It was so much fun spending time with them and seeing how pleased Scott was that they remembered his birthday. Thanks a bunch girls!!

My Boys :)

Scott and Topher with the ladies (Sorry I got you with your eyes closed Erin :)

Scott enjoyed blowing out imaginary candles. Took the pressure off.

Scott is only 25, but I think the stress of school, church activities, and helping with Topher are getting to him. A few days ago we found this:

And so begins the end. At least it's still curly!

I'm very grateful to Scott's mom for bringing him into the world. I can't imagine my life without him.

On to the random news. Sunday morning we received an interesting call. A gentleman from Japan was at UCONN on business and needed a ride to church. We, of course, agreed to take him. It was a really cool experience to see the differences in our two different cultures. He opened every door for me, would wait until I sat before he sat, and was always deferential towards me. He was so nice! I think it's great that the church is the same everywhere so that someone could come from Japan and still attend the same meetings. When we dropped him off at his hotel after church he gave us a gift:

Decorative sugar cubes that are used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. How cool is that?

On top of all of this, Topher has begun solid foods! We took him for his four month check up last week and he is doing great! He was 17 lbs. 8 oz. (90th percentile :) and 25 1/4 inches long. The pediatrician was extremely impressed with him and said that we could start giving him some cereal over the next couple of months. We've started him on rice cereal and I wonder if he likes it?

I can't believe how fast Topher is growing! Or that Scott is getting more white hair for that matter. Rock it. :)