Cruz's 12th Birthday Celebration

On May 26, Cruz turned 12 years old.  We had a very fun day celebrating him.  Here is a look at what we did.

 

The decorations that I put out on his birthday eve.  I like for them to wake up and see it on their birthday morning.

 

His last night sleeping as an 11 year old.  

 

his birthday morning

 

How is he 12 already???

 

We had banana pancakes for breakfast.

 

We took a few family pictures.

 

Ready to open his gift.

 

He loves decorative socks!!

 

We then took him for a much needed haircut. He has been asking for a while to get something shaved in his head.  For the longest time he wanted a number 12 on his birthday but then changed his mind to a design he saw online.

 

He loves it!!

 

My boy is growing up fast!

 

He chose this place in Antigua for his birthday lunch.

 

At the end of our meal the waiters sang and brought him dessert.

 

Oh how fun!

 

Next, we headed home to wait for a few friends to arrive for cake and video games.

 

 

Cruz with his paintball themed cake that he helped me make.

 

The inside of his cake.

 

Opening gifts from friends.

 

Later that afternoon we drove over to Gotcha Antigua for a paintball war.

 

  Ready for battle.

There were three adults and five kids. They all had an exciting time.

 

Showing their game faces.

 

Ben was nervous but very excited.

 

Cruz with his gear on.

 

A group picture when they were all done.  

They really enjoyed it and we hope to return again someday soon.

 

He finished the day having supper at Wilder's with the Waldraffs and then a Frappe at Starbucks.  He was very excited that Matt could come to his party and join him for paintball.   They serve with us in Guatemala City and our boys love them.

 

He is crazy about frozen coffee drinks. 

He had a fabulous day from start to end.  I am sad to think about how fast he is growing up but at the same time I am incredibly proud of the young man he is becoming.  He keeps us on our toes, no doubt, but he is such a joy and I am very thankful that God blessed us with him.

 

I share this YouTube video every year on his birthday.  It has become my theme song for Cruz. 

 

His birthday over the years.