It was a busy day! After the play, Daniel brought home three friends for a sleepover. Tim took them out for McDonald’s sundaes on the way home. The boys wrestled and played and eventually fell asleep, around midnight. In the morning, Joshua fixed everyone Belgium waffles (his birthday specialty). He made a triple batch and still everything was completely devoured.
The boys played computer games, ran around outside, raked the grass, wrestled some more, and on and on. Tim took David off to the park for an AWANA Sparks hike. They walked down to the water and spent most of the time throwing rocks in the lake. Tim reminded me, this evening, that one of David’s first phrases was “Throw rocks! Throw rocks!” Ah, doesn’t that sound like a boy.
Daniel opened presents after lunch. He has some very nice friends. They are fun and cheerful and seem to thoroughly enjoy him. It was a delight having them over.
Sarah spent a good portion of the day playing at the top of the stairs. She got all of Rachel’s doll clothes out and played dress up for a long time.
At some point one of the swings on the swing set broke. Daniel ran in to report the damage, got directions (and inspiration, no doubt) from Tim and then set off to repair it. He and Adam did a great job although who knows how secure the whole thing is.
I tried to motivate the family to clean the house today (instead of waiting until Sunday) since we have Bible study coming tomorrow evening. Most everyone pitched in and we actually got a good bit done. Hopefully tomorrow won’t feel frantic in the afternoon before people arrive. Well, I can hope, can’t I?
Kathy
Enquiring minds want to know WHO tried out the swing first???
Great photos.
I’m kinda glad I wasn’t there, I dislike belgian waffles.
Quite a few families from the play that we are in each year always go to McDonald’s afterwards, too. It must be the thing to do!
Oh, De’Etta, you’re not going to get picky like that, are you? I don’t know if anyone has thoroughly tested out the swing yet.
I should probably send Tim out to make sure it’s nice and tightened. I thought it was awesome that Daniel and Adam went out and fixed the swing themselves. Way to show initiative!
Samuel!! You don’t like Belgium waffles?? What’s not to like? The syrup? The whipped cream? The pancake like waffle?? Do tell! What would you want for your birthday breakfast?
I dislike the deep holes in it(my mouth is pretty small) and I’d rather have cinnamon roles.
Sounds like a wonderful birthday sleepover!