On November 6 both Jason and Lily have a birthday, and this year was a biggie!! My sweet husband is now
FORTY!! For months I have schemed and dreamed up party ideas, but Jason made it clear that they only thing he wanted on his big day was to watch his beloved Utes play TCU. No party, no hoopla, etc. Boring! But I have to admit, being 38 weeks pregnant and not at all interested in entertaining, cooking or cleaning - I happily agreed to his plan. We decided to keep it a low-key family day. However, sweet Lily was not so excited about the days plans. She woke up that morning and started asking when her friends were coming over for a party. I had to remind her that she already had her birthday party and that today we were going to party as a family! She quickly responded, "I do not like that kind of party!" Sorry Lily. Jason and Lily got pancakes with candles for breakfast and then we opened presents. Lily quickly forgot her party woes when she opened her new scooter and hurried out the door to ride it - now she can finally keep up with the big kids. She and Mia spent that rest of the day outside playing with their friends. Jason got to enjoy the football game in peace (and with his favorite tacos), while mom got to rest. What a great birthday.
The birthday breakfast buddies!
Opening presents...and so proud to be 4.
The new scooter.
Ok, so have I mentioned what great neighbors/friends we have? Our friends knew I hadn't planned much (and I think they felt sorry for Jason), so they planned a fantastic dinner for us at their house. It was so wonderful!! The kids played, and we got to eat a nice dinner and chat. I did do some baking and made Jason's favorite key lime pie and Lily wanted chocolate cake - so they each had their own dessert for candles after dinner! With all of Lily's
chocolate requests this week we are all sick of chocolate, for now. :) Bring on Thanksgiving and some good old pumpkin pie.
I had to add this picture - it is Lily with her birthday crown on (again) and finishing off her cherished chicken nuggets for lunch of Saturday. What a precious birthday girl. :)
Getting through these birthdays was the last thing on my list before this baby comes!! Now I am just counting the days until we have a new little girl in the family. So stay tuned - I hope to be posting baby photos soon.
