What a day! We finally had the boys’ joint birthday party today… and what a party! They had FOUR little friends come over – the usual den Otter duo and then fellow homeschoolers Angeleen and Morris and their two kids (Morris does our photography). Not so many kids for some people but for our family it was perfect.
Karyn and I spent our afternoon out doing a bit of last minute shopping. I had to pick up gifts for the boys from Nana and Baba’s money. I stopped in at Michaels coupon in hand to pick up 3 dry erase activity/learning boards (do I ever LOVE coupons)… and then Old Navy at THE Mall to get 3 pairs of jeans (on sale) and an outfit for Trinity (clearance) all very warmly received by our bunch.
I got myself a couple of things too! A top coat for my nailpolish to save on me having to redo them over and over again and a little white tank top from Old Navy that was on sale. We even ate a nice snack at the food court. It was so nice to just get out and about again!
The party had a nice selection of our adult friends as well. My mom and Mike of course, Ted, Sean, Chris and Chris, Karyn, Nathan and Ada… we missed out on Christine as she left for Vegas this morning and Esther is still out of the country. The boys were absolutely over the moon with their company.
We had TWO cakes this year – the carrot cake my mom made us and the boys’ favourite box mix – cherry chip. We had homemade icing and then Dollarama candles and the boys seemed to think it was perfect. Of course we sang happy birthday and then blew out the candles! There were A LOT to blow out!!
Gavin left
Dinner was a hit as well – hamburgers (thank you Chris and Chris!), chips, and veggies. I don’t think we had any left overs! Unlike the cakes.
Nom Nom Nom
Presents – well they absolutely were SPOILED with presents, lots of learning things… fun toys… books… Play Doh… I don’t even know exactly who gave them what but I know that each and every gift was opened with excitement, joy and thanks. I am looking forward to a much calmer tomorrow when we can actually go through and really SEE what all they received. Though some toys WERE opened and enjoyed.
Zander middle
It was great to get some adult visiting time in as well. I miss having the larger get togethers that we used to have back when we lived in a smaller city and were in University. Our next event is Trinity’s second birthday and HOPEFULLY the owners will know THEIR plans by the end of this upcoming week so that we can cement a date for that. I would love to have a firmer grasp on the next 12 months.
I have been working on my latest commission… it is a re-do for me, the piece I did up for my mom a couple Christmases before though this time I am doing it on 18ct which is a count smaller than I usually use and a bit of a change. It is nice to have something else to work with than the stocking, though I plan on starting Baby #5’s Easter Egg to go with the family basket soon.
Commission!
…and tomorrow I will share with you the VAN EPIC! However it ends up on Monday… be sure to check back!
