We got to celebrate my brother's birthday today. He always gets the shaft since we're usually travelling on the actual day, which means a lack of phone calls and certainly no posts. This year was no different... he turned six yesterday. But apparently he's been celebrating all month, so extending the festivities one more day wasn't a problem. Here's Liam, smiling after opening our present.
And here's a family shot. He's tall for six, right? I've lost all knowledge of normal age characteristics. There was a time when I was surrounded by kids (being the oldest of many grandchildren on both sides of my family). But now, there are so many years separating me from the younger ones, and my brother and I in particular are 23 years apart! For his last birthday, I thought about getting him a book in Italian... figured it might be fun, until I ran the idea past Ryan. I got the, "you are crazy if you think he wants a book," look. Now, I know to ask my stepmom what toys he might like. She knows. I don't know anything. I don't know what verbal skills are considered normal for a six-year-old, so I'm always amazed when he communicates so effectively. I don't know what size is normal, so I'm surprised when he looks so big. When I'm around him, sometimes I just sort of watch... he dances, gets really excited, tells jokes, is sensitive and very sweet, sings normal radio songs, wiggles his whole body, and notices the mall Santas don't look alike (so they can't be real). All of these things are amazing if you don't expect them.
Tonight, the other side of my family got to play with an early Christmas present. Here's my stepdad flying the AR Drone. I think Liam would LOVE it. Although, I'd have to ask Paula to be sure.
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