Here at our house, you don’t just get to celebrate your birthday for one day – you get a whole weekend.
It’s called the
Magical Birthday Weekend.
Jonathon turned 12 on Monday, March 23rd - and boy what a weekend. The celebration started on Thursday when Grandma and Grandpa came to visit from Florida for a few days.
On Saturday we took him shopping for a new suit and to dinner at the Macaroni Grill – because he loves their pizza. (Wish I had a picture of Jonathon in his suit here – I will try to insert one later)
On Sunday we blessed Jack. It was Lauer day at church, because Jonathon was presented his Faith in God Award, Steve had to talk during Sacrament Meeting, and Thomas had to give a talk during Primary.
Grammy and Grampy showed up on Sunday afternoon and we made a turkey dinner for everyone.
I only have pictures of everyone holding Jack and no pictures of Jonathon. I have become a slacker in the picture taking department. I didn’t even take any pictures, these are all from Granma’s camera.
The kids were out of school on Monday, so that was a Bonus Birthday Present for him. Except that the weather was not very nice so we couldn’t really play outside. We took the whole family to the bowling alley for some fun & games and of course lunch.
We got to witness some historic sporting by Grammy, Grampy and Grandma Lauer. Grandpa Lauer broke his ankle a while ago, and was not sure if he should bowl. We only made it to the bowling alley with one camera but the flash was not working properly and the lighting was not good. So we don’t have any pictures to document the old people bowling.
We came home, and finished off the day with a
Hot Fudge Brownie Sunday Cake.
I’m sure that I will always say this, but I can’t believe that it has been 12 years since we brought our first little guy into the world. He is such a great helper around the house, and especially with Henry. He has a great sense of humor, but is extremely gullible. He talks way too much – kind of reminds me of myself at his age. He loves to read, enjoys school and hanging out with his friends. And, if you didn’t know it already, he loves playing video games – Wii, XBOX, NintendoDS, computer – he loves them all. He also reminded us serveral times this weekend that, “I am 12 now – I’m a grown up.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHON!
3 comments:
Wow, a whole weekend to celebrate your birthday? Can I come to your house for my birthday weekend? It sound like you guys had a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Jonathon!!
Jonathon looked so sharp in his suit on Sunday! I'm with you...I can't believe how fast they are growing up. I love to listen to Jonathon when I drive the kids home because he always says something smart and interesting.
Hi Neisha! It was fun to see Jonathon at mutual for the first time... it's cool to be able to see the new "grown ups" come in to YM/YW (you know, while they are still excited to be there). He seems like a great kid!
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