Brothers and Birthdays

This is a post about Caleb's and Corbin's birthdays.  Caleb turned thirteen last August 13, and Corbin turned four on November seventh.

(Just for the record, I don't have a hard time thinking of Caleb as a 13 year-old; in my mind he was thirteen a few months before the fact. He's big, and he's one of my older kids. I'm okay with his age.  And I'm okay with Corbin being four, but lately when I look at him I notice that his features have changed, becoming more defined and a little less "young".  Just the other day I realized he'd be five this year. Five!  I'm having a hard time with that number. I know I'll grow into it, but right now, it's weird. Wow.)

McKenna made Caleb some chocolate cookies.


Corbin helped Caleb unwrap his gift (two little Mexican people and a cactus).

He was soooo happy that Caleb liked it! (Caleb's sensitivity to these kinds of situations is a lot better than it used to be.  He played along really well. )
Caleb also got a box of Wheaties Fuel (his favorite cereal, and one I don't buy very often).  His "big" present was...Can you guess....??  A baseball glove!  (He's received baseball equipment for four straight birthdays.)

Here are a few pictures of Corbin blowing out his candles.




And here he is waiting to open his presents. 









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