Saturday, February 28, 2009

CALVIN IS 4

We celebrated Calvin's 4th birthday on Tuesday. The birthday meatballs.
Spaghetti and meatballs is a popular choice for a birthday dinner. I let the kids pick the meal that they would like to have. My sister-in-law, Tessa, made me a plate that says, "It's your special day!" and Calvin was excited to use it.
The Birthday boy.
We were feeling a little stressed and frenzied by the time the meal started. Thankfully, pictures don't really convey that part! A little bluegrass music is a sure-fire cure. We turned some on, did a little foot-stomping and hand-clapping and the mood was turned. Everyone was ready to party!
A happy boy with his yummy dinner.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you..."
Blowing the candles and...
...licking the candles.
Calvin really liked the cupcake tower.
A bonus: the cupcake recipe turned out to be mighty good. Those were some rich, chocolately cupcakes.
Calvin handing out a cupcake to everyone. I got some cheap whistles for fun.
:-)
Mmmm.
Being funny.

I got some dinosaur stickers for the boys. Sam drew some backgrounds for everyone to put the stickers onto during the party.
They actually enjoyed the stickers a lot. I was glad I had got them.
Amelia did some of her own. She surprised me at how good she was at sticking them on.
"See mine!"
Showing Calvin last is realistic. He's slowest at just about everything. :-)
And the gifts. He got a playmobil knight that comes with weapons, armour, etc.
The knight set was from Peter and I.
Aunt Leslie sent him a catapult. In case she reads this, the wrapping paper you used was so great! The tropical fish were beautiful and VERY appreciated by all the boys!
So, we were all pretty impressed with this catapult. It is fairly awe-inspiring. A great toy.
And he also got...
a tropical fish coloring book and some colored pencils of his own.
Last from mom and dad was a pistol. I'm not sure if he likes the pistol or the holster more.
Grammy and Papa sent the little defender a marvelous sword and shield.
A very satisfying gift!
Peter showed him how to hold it.
Ready to fight.


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