A 7th year old birthday and 1st day of school.....Summer really over???

What a busy week we have had at the Bowden household.  Bambeano turned 7 and the 1st day of the new school year..... We now have a 5th grader and 1st grader, How did this happen...time flies.

Bambeano's birthday was a busy day of activities... first up a trip to NASCAR Speedpark.  Upon arriving we went to get our tickets only to be told the first 50 people were in free courtesy of 95.1 Kiss FM.  The radio station was on hand giving out some free giveaways.  What a result...... Bambeano was excited but I think Bombshell had his little kid come out in him as we had to go straight to the older race cars, poor Bambeano his birthday and he doesn't get to ride 1st.

Next up was a family race and Bambeano came up with the goods and came in 1st followed by the 2nd race in which Boo Boo came in 1st.   I captured his race on my phone........Jack's win

After the heat we went in for some laser tag and Bombshell won then we finished off with some mini golf.....Mummy wins mini golf...

After golf we decided to take a trip to UNCC (University of North Carolina Charlotte for my British friends and family) to check out the Women's soccer game.  When we arrived we sat with one of Lauren's soccer team mate.  While I went to the concessions to get Bambeano something to eat I came back to hear that Boo Boo and her team mate were going to be the half time show, scoring on Norm, the UNCC mascot.

It was a hot, hot day and the UNCC 49ers lost but it was good to watch a high paced game and I think Boo Boo enjoyed getting on the field.  Here is her video, I know a bit like ants on the field but I didn't have my camera only my phone, Lauren's Half time show.

After the game we went back to the Speedpark for more fun and finished the day of at Dave & Busters, I know a sucker, but Bombshell felt Bambeano's day should be special, and don't forget the Speedpark was courtesy of KISS FM.   Off we went round to Dave & Busters and the tickets were flying from the games.  Bambeano even got into a game of basketball with some teenagers.  After raking in the tickets it was now time to cash them in for their gifts.  Boo Boo decided to add her tickets to Bambeano so he could get an even better prize.  A new back door basketball hoop for his bedroom was his choice and with many points still remaining the two of them worked together and came away with a cuddly monkey.  Now for dinner....Bambeano's choice of course...Now we were at the mall with so many choices to choose from and he chooses Three Monkeys, a local pub near home, wondering what the attraction is, my bet is the golf game or Casey's goody candy jar for after dinner.

CHEERS!!!!

An early night was on the cards after a busy day for Bambeano's birthday and of course the first day of school on Monday....

Kids were up fairly easy but they have had something to do with the fact that I decided to go in a little later and see them off on the bus for their 1st day of school and of course the 1st day is not without pictures.....

have a great day at school Boo Boo and Bambeano look how you have grown in a year

2011-2012 1st day of School

2012-2013 1st day of school a year later.....