We be havin' birthdays

One of the joys of being a Gramma is watching the little ones growing up. It is bittersweet, of course, but still great fun.

Last night we attended a birthday party for two of the little guys - Dezi turned 8 years old yesterday and his brother, Timothy, turned 6 today. Thus a combined party. Good times.

Mama Ladybug made goodies for the boys' classes: (click to enlarge)

The eyes were made altoids - some, however, needed haircuts as the hair covered the eyes. ;-) She baked the cake in ice cream cones and then iced them like monsters. Such a cute idea!

And, for the family . . .

We got the bear.

Much hilarity as presents were opened, pizza devoured, and movies enjoyed. Happy birthday, boys!!

Fast forward to today . . . Nana picked up the T-Man for his lunch and shopping trip (a day early, in order to take advantage of some sales at the store). Grandpa and I decided to treat him to a special lunch at a local Mexican restaurant we like.

He enjoyed meeting our server, Margarita. (did you know that means "daisy" when translated from the Spanish?)

After munching on chips and salsa he could hardly eat his burrito with jalapenos - yes, the boy asked specifically for jalapenos! And, he ate those - while leaving the burrito practically untouched. He also ate off my plate, though. ;-)

And, then it was time for the surprise we had promised him . . .

An ice cream sundae was brought out and a sombrero just his size placed on his head while the manager, our server, and the bus girl sang to him in Spanish, then finishing with Happy Birthday, dear Pancho in English. Timothy was enchanted.

Then it was time to blow out the candle and dig in - along with his new elephant (Timothy loves and collects elephants) helping him. Yummy!

And, then we went shopping. Boy, was I tired when we got home. But it was a good tired. Thank you, Timothy. Nana loves you.

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Tonight I drove back to Soldotna to the little locally owned bookstore for a Wrtiers Night sponsored by the college. I had been asked to read, so braved the pouring rain (sigh, yes, rain) and snow mixed (good old Snain) and standing water on the highway to go over and join other writers and a small audience. I really like the ambience of the bookstore - it is small enough to be intimate, yet big enough not to feel too crowded. It is just right.

Eight of us read - some read more than one piece - it was very nice. And, the owner of the bookstore (who also owns an organic deli) brewed up cinnamon apple tea and served us apple wedges and sweets - and then bade us take home the leftover whole grain breads from the deli! We obliged her. It was so nice.

And, now I am safely home in my warm little nest and ready to go out and veg in my chair until bedtime. Have a wonderful and restful Sunday, everyone.

Posted by Purplemoose at November 20, 2004 10:27 PM