This year we went up to Chandler for Erik's birthday. We had a great time with all the family. It just so happened that Cherie and Jon, as well as Michi and Christopher were all in Chandler over Erik's birthday. We started the day going to the Zoo. It wasn't really a zoo, but Grandpa Despain's boss, Jon Anderson, owns a lot of zoo animals. The kids (and grownups) loved being so close to Zebras, Giraffes, Horses and baby Donkeys.
Erik and Aiden climbing up the dirt hills.
Michi and Christopher took every opportunity to tote around our little kids. Poor Emmitt and Analeigh :)
The baby Giraffe and Zebra.
Erik and Aiden thought the baby Giraffe was very cute. Erik even tried to kiss him.
The Anderson not only own a baby Giraffe but they own three adults! They were behind these large pens.
We took some time to get some pictures taken. Mommy loves her little girl.
The cute baby Donkey.
After the "Zoo" we all went to the park to play games, eat pizza, break a piñata, and have cake. Erik even said, "Way too much fun on my birthday."
Erik taking the first swing at the piñata. All the kids were able to take a couple of swipes at it before it broke open spilling its deliciousness.
Emmitt was getting such a kick watching people hitting the piñata. He giggled and laughed at every swing.
Some of the grownups used pieces of the piñata as a Frisbee.
The "best cake ever" according to some of the crowd. Summer did a great job making this cake. Everyone there really enjoyed themselves. Erik loves Batman. He loved his cake.
After Erik's party we all went to Grandpa's house and celebrated all the other January birthdays. Christopher, Ryan, Grandma, and Pato all celebrate birthdays in January.
Last thing we did is go get Sushi. Not everyone in the family likes sushi so only those who do went. Cherie really wanted to go and since she's the pregnant one it was a good excuse. We love this little place close to Grandpa's house called Mikado.
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