After ripping through some early morning rapping paper, Jack headed off to school with some cupcakes for an at school birthday celebration. For dinner we headed out for Jack's choice - Chick-Fil-A - and he and Lily had a great time.
On Thursday and Friday we geared up for his birthday party on Saturday. We held the party at the local volunteer fire department. All the kids got to play pin the hat on the fireman which was expertly drawn by Cousin Stephanie. Then we had a tour of the fire house and got to see where the emergency calls come in. While in there and getting the tour, an emergency happened and the kids got see the firefighters jump into action. We finished up the tour and the kids got to climb into a fire truck. After the firefighters returned, one of the firemen came down to show the kids all of the gear that he wears out on calls. A little pizza, some cupcakes and fruit and then we were done. A great time was had by all.
After the party, Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, Aunt Kelly and Grandpa Maurice all came back to the house to watch Jack open all his gifts. It was quite a haul and he had a great time at his first real birthday party.
Saturday night we headed out for a quick bite and we finished the day up with a viewing of Arthur Christmas. Two thumbs up from the kids. On Sunday, Marcy took the kids to the local youth ballet's performance of the Nutcracker. The kids enjoyed it and it was a great weekend.
Blowing out Wednesday night's cupcake.
Jack and the fireman whose hat needed to be pinned on.
Lily coloring a hat - you can see Jack streaking by in the background.
Off by just a bit.
Closer.
On the truck.
More candles to blow out.
Checking out he gear.
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Opening presents with help from Grandpa Maurice and Aunt Kelly.
Dressed for the ballet.
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Looks like a wonderful week went down in the books...one quiet week now and then gearing up for Christmas, Chanukah and Florida. More presents and more fun! Time flies...looking forward to seeing you soon, hugs to all...
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