Bear's "almost" 9th Birthday

I'm stealing away a few QUIET minutes in my studio while our sleepover of 8 boys (and 1 little sister) tries to relax watching a movie with Big N overseeing them. WOW, 8 boys ... yes crazy. Two sets of twins, one set identical that we've known for 4 years and I still can't tell them apart! He's having fun. His official b-day isn't until the 20th, but that's too close to Christmas for a party with friends. I'm still trying to get over the 9 candles on that cake. My big bear.