Celebrations

Today our Grayson, Gray turned 6.  Going into the day there were lots of obstacles; stomach flu, work trips, late mail delivery, but it all came together for a fantastic day.  Reed was able to cancel his work last minute, G got over a brutal 12 hour flu, so we headed out for a day of family fun.

G's menu for the day included Oatmeal/yogurt/banana for bfast, McDonalds for lunch, cinnamon rolls for snack and pancakes for dinner.  On our way to the tube he stopped for a midmorning snack of cream filled donut.
This boy definitely inherited my sweet tooth :)

The "magic" surprise.  The Rain Room at the Barbican.

 I've been wanting to go to the Rain Room and really wanted Reed to join us.  But, I knew it would be a lengthy experience.  So, when Reed took the day off on a Thursday, it was the perfect storm.  Basically, they've set up a dark room with a 'rain storm', but rigged it with sensors so that as you walk through the storm you stay dry (except G who we've already established isn't constrained by natural laws).  The wait was around 90 minutes, but it was completely worth it.  It was cool beyond words and we all had a great time.

Ready to go in.

Shadow ninjas in action.

In awe of his own super powers.

Loving it!

Playing in the rain.

So cool.

Next we were on our way to G's favorite park, Paddington Square Gardens.  The perfect training ground.  

The piece de resistance, unlimited time shopping at Hamley's with birthday money.

G is on a big ownership/money kick; wanting a wallet/satchel, saving/counting money and his favorite things change as often as the weather.  So, Reed and I decided to give him a gift card to Hamley's and let him wander the store for as long as his little heart desired.  For a classic middle child, the power of being in control was a definite hit.  After just over an hour we exited to Christmas magic and picked up hot cocoa on our way home to a movie night of watching "Dogs and Cats; Revenge of Kitty Galore".  Needless to say, we love this little man and all the laughter he brings to our family.