The haunted garage sale has sure come a long way and we were glad to be there for the ride. When we first went there it was in Belleville, then it moved to an Ice Rink in Canton, this year it moved to the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center – the same location James Dad graduated from some 40 years ago.

The parking was much better than the ice rink (plus so much closer to our home than either of the other two locations) and we had a blast there checking out the new and old Halloween decorations We did not buy alot (no room to put the stuff) but as always enjoyed the atmosphere as there were many people dressed for the occasion including Pennywise. James got a couple Goosebump Books, Mom got some funny Halloween artwork, and Dad got a Godzilla T shirt.

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When Donald W Kleiber was born in 1933, in Michigan, his father, Benjamin, was 39 and his mother, Mildred, was 36.

He has two sons (Donald “Mike”, and Bruce) and one daughter (Sandy) with Mary Ann Chmura between 1954 and 1962.

He had three brothers and two sisters (Charles, Raymond, and the baby who died at childbirth are the three brothers, the two sisters were Dorothy and Virginia).

Donald Kleiber is James’ Great Uncle and lived for decades within walking distance of James Great Aunt Louise in Trenton and they both attended the same church, St Timothy Church just off West Road.

Donald and his wife Mary Ann are also James’ Dads Godparents and have been a strong influence in his life as their kindness to everyone they met was inspirational.

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James celebrated his birthday at Buffalo Wild Wings with Grandma and Dynamike (who was performing there doing magic tricks and making balloons for kids). James got to open gifts at the restaurant and at home.

Everyone had a great time and Mom, Dad, Grandman, James, and Dynamike all enjoyed the evening and especially the food.

James felt a little under the weather when we got him home and he had a small cold which he shook off quickly, however he constantly reminds us of it as he thinks he should get compensation for being a little sick on his birthday, smart kid finding loopholes in everything.

With that in mind we thought we would give James his bonus… Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear James, Happy Birthday to you. Continue reading “James Birthday 2019” →

We saw this beautiful butterfly on some of Mary’s flowers in the back yard and could not resist taking some pictures of the beast.

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