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Monday, November 06, 2006

Birthday Report

Andy had a great birthday weekend. After birthday lunch and cake and his cool present (kid's digital camera), we headed for town.

We visited MindPort and were very happy that we did not have to leave early (this time) as no one fiddled with the lightswitches nor turned off all the displays.

From there we visted The Fairhaven Toy Garden from whence we had been blessed with gift certificate. They have lovely toys including HABA toys, which are the coolest ever. We've recently received several generous gift-checks which we plan to spend on Christmas gifts at the toy garden. We were absolutely thrilled that our obedient children sweetly asked if they could touch stuff and accepted with grace when we had to say no, though we said yes as often as we could.

We then visited our local independent bookstore and with another blessing of a gift certificate, bought Brown Bear Brown Bear, What do you see? and Annie and the Wild Animals and Olivia. I was super happy that we ran into two of my colleagues and that they could meet the children.

We had dinner out and then home for bubble baths and a Mr. Bean movie and one more round of presents . Each child got a costume thanks to the Old Navy post-Halloween sale. These have become the official television-watching garb. Not that we watch any TV, just videos, and not even many of those, but the children don their official grab on the mere whisper of a hope.

On Sunday we went to church and then to my parent's home for Birthday Brunch with Aunt Christy, Uncle Grape, Uncle Tim, and my Uncle Chuck. He received several nice gifts (books and cupcakes of his very own). We took lots of pictures to share with you until we misplaced the camera. Whoops.



12 comments:

Carolina Mama said...

These are so wonderful! You all do have fun. What a blessing they are HOME!!!!!!!!! What are their ages now?! Fun you have already had a birthday together at home.

Ani said...

These pictures are priceless - look at those pink cheeks and easy smiles! You are all so blessed. The birthday weekend sounds like a blast. Happy birthday Andy!

6blessings said...

I can imagine that mom had a lot of fun doing her first birthday party. The pics are super!! The kids are so cute. I know Andy truly loved it. I still can't get over the difference in their sizes. Congratulations to all! Cute costumes too!

Anonymous said...

Hey Suzanne!
I looks like you are all having a wonderful time. Sometimes it hard I bet but what a blessing! They both look so cute together! Happy birthday to Andy! Wow, how far from the adoption hopes of last fall!
God Bless,
Vanessa H.

Elle said...

Sounds like it was a splendid birthday!

Love the chicken suit! And tell Andy he is quite handsome as a dinosaur. (i am assuming that is what that is.)

Anonymous said...

I love the birthday crown and cake. Love the stories and Brown Bear Brown Bear is a favorite book of mine. What a lovely birthday & fun with Halloween costumes ;o)

I'm so glad there's so much joy for your family ;o)

Your daughter looks just delightful in the glasses. Just a cutiepie.

God Bless, Alison

Jenni said...

Happy Birthday Andy! I love those costumes! My son tried on the chicken one at Old Navy, and looked hilarious! I can see you all had a great time celebrating thbis birthday weekend.

Anonymous said...

WOW, Andy matured a lot since the last time we saw him in Moscow. And on the picture of two of them, Andy and Julianna look a lot like each other. Isn't it amazing?
Yuliya

Anonymous said...

Oh they are just glowing. Good job mom.
PS: I have been perusing that Godly Tomatoes website lately too. Some great tips there.
Serena

Anonymous said...

oops, typing too fast! I didn't meant to leave out Dad!! Good job dad!!
Serena

Suz said...

I just love that picture with the birthday candles glowing on Andy. I can almost feel the warmth of them!

Suz said...

Was it the Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera that Andy got? We're considering that for D from Santa this year. If so, tell me what you think, ok?!