Torin turns 7

Torin's birthday celebration started on Friday. He wanted to invite his friend Brady over for a play-date, and he wanted a fire, so we decided to do roasted hot dogs and snow cones. Kate had a friend, McKenzie, over, and that multiplied into a Harper and Abbie too.

On Saturday, we planned on doing breakfast in bed, but the power went out overnight and Jared's alarm didn't go off in time, so instead, we did a breakfast of waffles and eggs. After weeding briefly, Jared decided to take Jacob, Kate, and Torin to Kings Island (since Claire was at work and Liam had a noon swim party). Torin rode Mystic Timbers for the first time and liked it (or at least, he convinced himself later that he liked it). We rode the log flume, Adventure Express, Jared and Jacob rode the Bat (Torin felt nervous so he passed, and Kate joined him), and finally Viking Fury (Torin's favorite).

 

Afterwards, we went swimming at Nana's and had pizza and cake. It was exactly the day Torin had hoped for! We are so happy to have Torin and his bright, snuggly personality in our family. He loves being with his parents and siblings!