Can you believe this?

They are 8.

I know. Stop. It.
Pardon me while I wipe away my tears. Where has the time gone?

They made it easy on me and both wanted this piano cake.....a repeat of Connor's cake a few years back.

Ok. I have to tell you about the shirt McKay is wearing. The minute he learned about it, he was obsessed with it and swore it was the only thing he wanted for his birthday. It's a cub scout pinewood derby t-shirt. It comes with it's own set of markers and you can color the shirt and wash it over and over and over. For any of you who know McKay, you know he is very festive and all about parties and decorating. So, for his birthday, he probably spent about 1 hour coloring the front of his shirt. This is the end result:

Front view

This is the back view that reads, "The Birthday Boy!" Complete in a rainbow color sequence and fireworks.

McKay and his great friend Owen playing with a playdough machine he got for his birthday

Makenna in her favorite bday outfit.

My how time has flown. I feel so blessed to be the mama of such wonderful children.

Here are some things about the kids according to themselves. (I stole this idea from my friends blog):

McKay
Favorite Song: "Beauty and the Beast"

Favorite Food: Mom's "white" pizza (spinach, red onions, mushrooms, garlic, feta and mozarella cheese)

Yuckiest Food: Anything too spicy

Favorite Movie: "Fantasia"

Favorite Book (that he's read): A Series of Unfortunate Events


Favorite book (on CD): Harry Potter

What do you want to be when you grow up: Either an artist, an astronaut, or a cook

Who is your best friend: Owen

What are you good at: Coloring

What are you not good at: Making my bed

Are you scared of anything: Medusa

What do you want to accomplish while you're 8: Get my Wolf badge in Scouting

Is there anything funny about you: Yes. I'm so small and don't have much teeth!

Makenna
Favorite Song: "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus"

Favorite Food: Orange Pasta with breadsticks and salad

Yuckiest Food: Zuchinni and squash

Favorite Movie: "Tangled"

Favorite Book: Ms. Piggle-Wiggle

What do you want to be when you grow up? A gymnast

Best Friend: Paige

What are you good at: The piano and jump-roping.....and front flips on the tramp

Are you not good at anything? Not boobing

Are you scared of anything? The Tower of Terror ride at Disneyland

What do you want to accomplish while you're 8? To land a backflip on the tramp

Is there anything funny about you? That I like to rub my blankets and shirts