Troy Troy the Birthday Boy

We're deep into birthday season here at the Love Shack. Lizzy was in January and Troy and Ben are both this month. Troy and I have never minded celebrating our birthdays but it has never really been that big of a deal. HOWEVER, Ben and Lizzy have been just as excited for daddy's birthday as they have been for their own so I knew that I couldn't let them down. Lizzy has been whispering ideas into my ears for Troy's birthday for weeks..

So...

Valentine's morning, Troy was up at 5am exercising. He is working so hard and it is paying off! Lizzy leaped out of bed as soon as she could get her sleepy eyes to stay open. She ran into the kitchen and sweetly yelled, "Happy Birthday Daddy!" Ben was soon to follow. Both kids were very generous with their hugs and kisses for Daddy that morning.

We had a fun breakfast of "Dr. Seuss eggs" (I still need to get to that post) and then we were off for the day.

Troy took me out for a romantic Valentine's Day lunch. (Silly picture but remember, I'm working at swallowing my pride so that I will put more pictures of myself on the blog. Why am I not smiling?)

I picked Ben up from preschool after our lunch. He begged and begged to go to Daddy's work to wish him happy birthday. Troy had a free hour so Ben and I went for a visit.

After picking Lizzy up from school, we immediately drove over to Troy's work again so that we could secretly "heart attack" his car before he finished work. The kids were filled with giggles and excitement!

I gave Lizzy a marker and told her to write Daddy some notes. She went to work, never once letting me dictate anything or help her spell.

"You are my dad"

"You are my wish" - "You are cool"

"Without you my heart will be broken"

 

 "My life is happy" - "You make my heart glow"

(Do you think the Candy Hearts people would hire a 6-year-old?)

 BUT THEN GUESS WHO FINISHED WORK AN HOUR EARLY?!  I couldn't believe it! Every day I wish my husband would surprise us and come home early but this day, this day! I NEEDED him to stay at work like usual! We were all surprised and had a good laugh.

I wish you could hear Lizzy giggling with shock and surprise and excitement in this picture. She does that so well!

 Later that evening he opened a few presents.

 Both kids kept saying they wanted to get him t-shirts. So, I took them to Old Navy and let them choose. As soon as Lizzy saw this root beer shirt she picked it out. Her comment was, "Oh mommy, this can be a birthday thank you gift for all of the yummy root beer he always makes for us." (he does make the world's BEST root beer!)

And, of course, as soon as Ben saw this Star Wars shirt, his decision was made. My boys are Star Wars geeks for sure and I love it because I've sort of become one myself! :)