Birthday Marathon ~ Part I

Simply Put ~ Max's Birthday is going to feel like a Marathon this year. I really hope I don't lose steam. Apparently my reserved borderline shy child went to school on Friday proud as can be with cupcakes and goody bags in tote exclaiming to the class that it was his birthday and he was having 3 parties. . . . . a school party. . . a friend party. . . a family party. He is pretty excited to be age 5. Heck he even started wiping his own bum. So I'm pretty excited he is age 5. For no apparent reason this is a magical age were Max can start doing all sort of new tricks all by himself. Age 5 is GOOD! Wish me Luck on the Marathon Birthday!

Part II ~ The Friends Party

2 favorite friends ~ 1 Ma Deb ~ a gazillion trampolines (at least it feels that way to a 5 year old)~ some crazy blow ups ~ a way cool mom doing some sweet flips (that's me) ~ Old McDonald's ~ one sad Xander, "No Birthday for me?" ~ coolest dad ~ Happy go lucky Barrett ~ Whiskey Tango snatching ice creams ~ presents ~ presents ~ presents = way cool party!

Part III ~ Magical Moment

Arghhhhhh Mate! Max walked upstairs this morning bright and early to a surprise visit from his favorite character Captain Jack. Captain Jack wasn't actually here in person, but he somehow snuck into our house in the middle of the night and granted a dream come true for our Birthday Boy Max.. . . When Max saw all the cool Captain Jack decor he let out a loud squeal, 'It's like a dream." or maybe he said, 'It's like a bizzaster." What? Yeah, that means it's when your house turns into something else. Back to Captain Jack ~ he left a magical message, if Max could complete the task set out for him he could become the 'Captain for the day!' The challenge was on and Max was up to following the map and conquering the tasks. Captain Jack had Max do everything a good captain would be required to do ~ Select a crew ~ Let out his very best ARGHHHH! ~ Be fearless. For the rest of the morning the kids had a blast playing pirate. Not only was it a dream come true for Max ~ it was for his mom too!

Part IV ~ The family Party