Happy 17th Birthday Eric!

Eric turned 17 years old on June 5th.  I know I always seem shocked whenever my kids have a birthday because they are growing up TOO fast......and since I still feel the same today, I'll spare you the details of my pending doom of growing-up children!  Just know that I AM shocked of how quickly the time is going and I don't like it!

Since his birthday was on Sunday (and a Fast Sunday at that), we had a pretty mellow day as a family. Eric requested Chicken Alfredo for dinner, so of course, I obliged. 

This cake looks terrible.  I know that. You don't need to tell me. I asked Eric what kind of cake he wanted and he said, "white with pink frosting."  I didn't have 17 candles to put on it, so I decided to write on it instead.  It was cuter in my head.....for some reason, when I started to write, the gel "frosting pen" leaked and exploded on the cake.  I'm sure it had nothing to do with me......either way, it still tasted good and my boys didn't seem to mind that you could barely read the sentiment.....

Eric got a guitar strap and a "clamp-thing" for his guitar too.  He also got a new game for his PSP. 

We love you Eric.  You are such a wonderful example of righteousness to your brothers and we are so proud of you!

Happy Birthday Eric!

Oh, and one more thing.....Eric made Madrigals last week.  The current Mads came and got Eric at 2:30 in the morning (Tuesday night) and took him  away for the rest of the day.  They had breakfast at someone's house, walked around a bit in the dark, blind-folded, then went to school.  The Mads made him wear a sign that said, "Hello!  My name is Eric Jones.  I made Madrigals!  Please make me sing I'm a Little Teapot."

Congrats Eric!  What a fun experience you are going to have!  Way to go son!