Hayden had a wonderful 4th birthday this year filled with excitement, anticipation, friends and family. The theme he chose was "baseball," and all things baseball it was! It all began on his actual birthday having to attend school. While in session, he was serenaded "the Happy Birthday song" by his class, while out on the playground. During class, he was given a handsome birthday hat, afterward he and his classmates delighted in the "baseball cupcakes" that I had made for his class. For our family dinner that evening, he opted for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (which quickly turned into grilled cheeses,) cheetoes, apples and bananas. As a happy ending, we had "baseball cake." Can you recognize the trend that we have going on here?
Alright, Ally, this one's for you.....
On Saturday of last week, the festivities continued with family and several friends. It was Hayden's idea to have peanuts and cracker jacks as "side items." I suppose that singing the famous diddy "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" for four years has taken its toll on him, or been so engrained in his head that he recalled the words of the tune while planning his party menu. Smart guy.
We wanted to send a special "Thank You" to all of our friends who made Hayden's 4th birthday such a special event. To Uncle Luke, to Aunt Brandie, and to Derek, Cailin & Joseph, thank you for making the special trip out of town for the party. We are honored that you spent your weekend with us. Thank you, also, to Grandma & Pawpaw, Grandma & Grandpa Gene and to all the cousins who made the trek to our great city. A big "thank you" to all of our friends from the area, from church, and from the neighborhood who spent the afternoon at our house. You all mean so much to our family. Thank you all for the cards and gifts, and more so, for the love that you show our children each time you meet. Our lives would not be complete without each of you and we hold special memories of each of you individually and as a group. You are all what family is truly about. Tear.
Have a good afternoon, and hope to see you all really soon.
