Since Simon's birthday was on a Monday this year, we had a party for all the family on Sunday and on his birthday, we took Simon, Isabella and our neighbours and their two kids to Cosmic Adventure for some serious horsing around. I totally forgot to post some halloween photos so those will be at the end of this post. I apologize for the amount of photos...
To start, here are the photos from the family party:
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the theme of the party was Cars so it was quite necessary for Simon to wear his fav Tow Mater t-shirt |
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my dad and Simon |
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cousin Cristina, my mom holding my niece Gia, yours truly and Zio Dave |
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Simon just realized that this is a Tow Mater bubble mower |
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Chuggington pieces for Simon's train collection |
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Simon opening a pirate ship from my aunt and uncle and cousins (he hasn't stopped playing with it) |
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Isabella opening a card. Her hair nicely done by one of my cousins (I suck at hair which is why mine is short...) |
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more presents |
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I made a recommendation that Simon could use a nice sled this year for when Pablo has to take Isabella to and from the bus stop. Due to Simon's low muscle tone, he is not a fan of trudging through snow. My parents found this sled for Simon. |
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the birthday cake made by Pablo's friend Olivia (she is an awesome baker and makes the most outrageous cakes) |
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I almost didn't want to cut into this work of art...and not only did it look good but it tasted DELICIOUS |
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Pablo and I with the birthday boy |
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blowing out the candles |
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my niece Gia excited after blowing out some candles too |
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the grandparents and the grandchildren eating cake |
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even the cat wanted to join in the festivities (at 20 yrs old, all she could manage was a catnap in the middle of the room) |
And now, the mini party on Simon's birthday:
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blowing out the candles on the giant cupcake |
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dancing up a storm at Cosmic Adventure |
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toothless Isabella at the bottom of a slide |
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"Julia, you've got to try this slide." And so I did and it was so fast that I was airborne for a bit and this is me at lightning speed at the bottom. Thank you for whoever suggested I go down this damn thing (Marc and Erin). |
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Simon and his buddy Keane |
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Simon, exhausted |
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who doesn't love a good ball pit?!?!?!? |
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daddy and the kiddos |
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little adorable Ryan (Keane's brother) |
And now onto the Halloween photos:
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Simon pouting because it took too long for everyone to get dressed up |
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pirate Simon! |
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princess Isabella! |
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my niece, firewoman Gia! |
Those photos are so fabulous! I like the family one where you're all (I think) smiling at Simon but he's not in the picture. I do wonder a little at Uncle Dave and the doll however. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe one of the 3 of you while Simon is blowing out the candles is amazing. Print it out big!!!
I'm so glad you all had fun!
That's funny - your fav photos are always my fav. The blowing out the candles one would be great printed...and I do need to update the photos I have framed around the house...
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe my boy is 4....