Tag: Birthday
Happy Birthday James and Peg 2010
It was truly a toy story 3 birthday celebration for James, his day began by playing his video game early while Mom and Dad secretly decorated the kitchen. Dad and James went to pick up Aunt Peg and Mom went to pick up Grandma and we met at Applebees for lunch. James and Aunt Peg went to Toys R Us where James spent all the money he got from relatives on Toy Story games including another Toy Story Wii game (thanks to all who made this possible). While James was at Toys R Us, Mom put the finishing touches on the kitchen decorations and when James came in he was greeted with a table full of toys, cards, candy and more cash. After sharing some cake with the neighbors, James played with just about everything and toward the end of the night he was so tired he could hardly keep his eyes open but kept playing till he fell asleep (His cousin Mark would be proud). We think James enjoyed this birthday more than any others because it was so diversified. Aunt Peg who also celebrated her birthday received several gifts as well including having Happy Birthday sung to her by her sister Criss.
Thanks again to all who made this possible.
Mom’s Birthday
Mary had a very interesting and different birthday. She has lost much weight and all her souvenir shirts from past Mackinaw visits no longer fit her, so while we were there we tried to replace most of them. You can see the new souvenir shirts displayed by Mary that she got for her birthday.
When her birthday actually came, James helped decorate the house with balloons (not one did he blow up). We took Mary to her favorite outlet mall in Birch Run, then took a quick trip to Bronners Christmas store in Frankenmuth. It began to rain so we headed back and Mary had one of her favorite meals of all time, barbecued ribs and chicken from the Boneyard restaurant.
Thanks to all who sent cards, gifts, and well wishes.
Happy Birthday Aunt Criss 2010
James has been signing his cards for the last couple years but this is the first card that he ever made up himself. He carefully chose just the right color (red, his favorite) and wrote a happy birthday letter to his Aunt Criss. James waved it in the air to make sure all the ink was dry then posed for a picture with the card. James really enjoys doing things like this, something that his father was never very good at.
So Happy Birthday to Aunt Criss from James, Mary, and Chuck and hopefully we can stop by on our way back from Macinac (hopefully we make it there, not sure now what Peg’s status will be that week).
It should be noted that James does not like talking to people on the phone, don’t know why, he does not talk to anyone on the phone including his parents. When he was 3 he had a phone in his room and he dialed 911 and hung up. The police called to see if everything was ok and if we needed help. Since then James has not had a phone in his room so maybe this is his protest for taking the phone out, lol.
James New Cousin Nicolette
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Johnathons Roller Skating Birthday party 2010
James got invited to a birthday party for one of his classmates, Johnathon, and it was at the Lincoln Park skating center on Southfield. James had a blast and fell down more times than I care to count, but each time he smiled and got right back up. The theme for the party was Spiderman and each child got a goodie bag including a mask.
We will have to remember the skating rink for James birthday instead of Caesars and Applebees, it was really well done.
Mom and Dad also donned the skates but fortunately there was no one around to photograph us, at least we hope.
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Moms Birthday Surprise 2008
I thought James would have fun helping me decorate for a small surprise party for Mom. He was in school now but I wanted him to know we can still have a lot of fun together afterwards.
After he got home we went to the party store and got balloons, noisemakers, and cake to celebrate and decorated the kitchen table while Mom was out shopping. James and I had a blast and Mary was certainly surprised when she walked in with groceries and saw the decorations.
The candles were lit, happy birthday was sung, everyone had a great time and we wish Mom many more birthdays just like this one.
Jadens Birthday (a little early) 2008
James, Peg, and I went over to Natalies house to see Jaden and wish him a Happy Birthday (his actual birthday was about a week away but we would not be able to make it that day). Jaden and James played with hot wheels and watched videos and Natalie had a spread of food for us.
We played on the computer for a bit, looking at Natalies Myspace page. A fun time was had by all, we will have to get together with Natalie, Jaden , and little Katelyn more often since they only live about a half hour away.
Happy Birthday Jaden!
James Birthday 2006
James 3rd birthday began with a trip to Applebee’s for the Applebee Birthday Treatment, then we surprised him by having his gifts in his parents room where he never dreamed of looking for them (however after this was over he decided to sleep in our room to make sure we weren’t up to anything).
Once again we would like to thank everyone who helped make this such a wonderful day for James. He had so many balloons, presents and gifts to open plus cake and ice cream. James was in his glory this day. Big thanks to Peg who really goes out of her way to make sure James has everything he needs at his party, including a whole bunch of helium balloons.
Happy Birthday Peg! Happy Birthday James
James Birthday 2005
James second birthday was celebrated in stages, with a small party at home and another one at Caesars, and a little bit of playtime in the back yard as he got to play with his new moonwalk. The weather is perfect and it is such a nice warm day for late September. this may be my favorite time of the year weather wise, not as rainy as spring and the leaves have not fallen from the trees yet. Our electric and gas bill reflect this comfortable weather as well as the heat is not on and the air conditioner is not one, just open windows. However, I digress.
Thanks again to everyone who showed up at the party and/or sent gifts. James had a lot of fun and had a great day.
James First Birthday 2004
Hard not to laugh at some of the expressions James has in these pics, couldn’t have cared less about his birthday it would seem, at least till the cake was cut.
Thanks to all the relatives who gave James so many gifts not only on this day, but throughout the first year of his life. There is nothing better in the world than a happy 1 year old and on this day James was very very happy.
James actually had two parties, one with Aunt Peg at Caesars (both are born on Sept 18) and the other at home with Mom and Dad and a cake with one candle on it right in the center.
Happy Birthday James
