Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Darren's bday early again this year since we were down at the Okruhliks.  I, of course, kept my gift to Darren for his real bday (Jan 2nd) b/c I figure it is nice to open something on your birthday but Rudy & Jeanie & Ava all gave their gifts to him today.

Blowing out the candles...decided 33 candles might light the house on fire so we just stuck with 21.

 Darren's cake...Ava picked out Mickey Mouse decorations & plates to celebrate his big day.

 Here is Darren checking out the set of hot wheels/matchbox cars Ava picked out especially for him (he used to get these as a kid and his collection is in Conroe where all the grandkids play with it).

Later, we went to mall for fun and Darren & Ava rode the carousel.  She said she wanted to ride in the "coach."  I wanted her to ride one of the animals that went up and down but at least this time she got on the ride (not like last time).

 And on a totally unrelated note, here is an awesome picture that Pops made on Ava's new string art thing.  Pretty hilarious!  Had to include it because I find this toy really fun.