Fifty Nine

It starts getting bad, when I need a calculator to figure out how old I am. It is probably about time to stop having birthdays :) On Sunday, August 30, the Christiansens and the Andersons were at our house for Sunday dinner and they gave me an early birthday party. The cake was frosted watermelon. Some of them (and Ron) were up most of the night before, working on that little project- lol. I also received some cute gifts. (I didn't take pictures of everything) On my actual birthday, Ron took me to dinner and a movie. Earlier in the day, I tried to avoid doing much cleaning and house work- I did get a couple of loads of laundry in and I gave both mom and Ron a hair cut. I was hoping to float around in the pool for a while, but I ran out of time for that. We went to the Palladium theater and saw "The Man from UNCLE". Then we went to Maggianos for dinner. (Ron gave me a tripod for my camera- the last collage is where we are playing around with that.)

 

Yes...the camera is on the tripod :)

Belly Up to the Water Tub

In June, a hen turkey and her SEVEN chicks showed up in our yard. We have enjoyed them all summer. Now, it is "belly up to the water tub boys...and girls". It is especially funny to see them run across the yard toward the bird seed. If any of our neighbors see this group of 8 turkeys...we will claim them as "ours".

Big Eyes and Cute Face

Super cute, big eyes and cute face...each enjoying something green- lol. Okay so maybe the third one not so cute...but absolutely on the first two. Just having a little fun here :)

Marathon BDay Party

 On Saturday, August 29, we celebrated Noah's birthday. Audrey put together, the "best ever" marathon scavenger hunt, with a "pirate theme". We also used "pirate decor" for the party. Sam did a marathon grilling dinner, of chicken and shrimp. What a big party for a little boy! (tons of pics here- remember you can click on a photo to enlarge it).

Start with a Treasure Map in a bottle and some Pirate gear.

Captain Hook Pretzels

Walk the Plank.

Peg Leg Piano.

The "Gator" that ate the "Tic Toc Clock".

Pass the Parrot game with GG. Emmy won.

Free the Prisoner- Find the Key. (Papa was the pirate prisoner inside the elevator)

Canon Balls on the bunk beds...er I mean "ships".

Watch out for the Sharks in the water- at the bottom of the slide.

Make your own Pirate Ship...and then sail it.

Last, but not least...X marks the spot for a Treasure!

Happy Birthday to Noah.