I've been meaning to post this for about 2 weeks now, but I've been slacking off. The pics were part of a project Little Guy had for "Back-To-School Night". If you have no idea, it's where the parents get to meet the teachers...fun.
This is the final result...
I thought it came out pretty good...
til next time...=)
As you can see, it all went awesomely well. We did get a ride...our new neighbor (you know, the one we picked?) gave us a ride up...actually her daughter and friend did. So we invited them (and 4 kids) to come along too. Everyone had a great time...especially Little Guy. The host, Mackenzie, was AWESOME. Everything went perfect. Four of his friends from school came, and they had fun too. Add Bum and Sunny (their cousin) to the mix, and there you go...one hell of a birthday party.
When we got home, he finally got to open his presents...no time at the party--that and he just wanted to play. Who cares--it's his day!!! He got lots of cars, a new racetrack for the cars, some wrestling stuff, and his Day of Reckoning 2 for the GameCube. I waited to give him the game until he opened everything else, since I knew once he opened that, he wouldn't want to open anything else. You know what? I called it perfectly. When he finally unwrapped it, the first thing out of his mouth were, "Can I play it now???" I knew it...at this point, he's still playing it--and we got home about 2 hours ago. HEHEHEHE...we're good.
til next time...=)
I'm doing this in blue in honor of birthday guy's favorite color...
Invitations...$4
Day of Reckoning 2 game...$54
Party at Chuck E. Cheese...$130
Having the best birthday ever (so far)...
...priceless.
til next time...=)
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Joey
Happy birthday to you
Actually, THAT pic was taken yesterday...cupcakes we made for him to take to school. More to come, since today was his birthday...
til next time...=)
ps--this day has a double meaning for me...today's my mom's b'day too...she would have been 62 today.
Happy birthday Mom. =*)
Just a little update on the party thing--thought you'd like to know. I booked the party...Saturday at 4pm. One more thing...I got the day off!! I didn't have to trade with anyone...I don't think anyone would have anyway. My manager gave me what's called a "floating holiday". What it means is I get a day off and get paid for it!!! =) So that's 2 things down, 2 to go. I don't think the other two will be taken care of, but we'll deal with that when the time comes. Just trying to think positive that it'll all work out fine.
til next time...=)
Here's my answers for this week's Saturday Six...this week was easy! =)
1. How many AOL J-landers have you actually met in person
None, as of yet.
2. How many photos that you have taken yourself are hanging on display in your home in a size of 8x10 or larger? (The print, not the frame!)
Again, none as of yet.
3. How far do you live from your job? What is your commute time like? Has the distance prompted you to consider alternative transportation because of gas prices?
I think I live about 5 or 6 miles away from work. At this point, my "to" commute is 20 minutes (bus), and "from" is about 25-30 minutes (walking). It's not the gas prices that have prompted me to change, it's the damn car.
4. Take this quiz: What decade does your personality live in?
5. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #70 from Kris: What is the funniest, most original Halloween costume you've ever seen?
I would have to say it was the Garfield costume my sister made for herself a long time ago. She took my plastic mask, and a white shirt and painted it orange and black. That's all I can think of right now.
6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #71 from Courtenay: What is your favorite paragraph in a literary work? This might be a thought, or a message, or a descriptive passage which has remained in your consciousness throughout the years. Be sure to post the name of the book and author.
I HAVE NO IDEA.
til next time...=)
Here's my nominations for this year's VIVI awards...for now.
JOURNAL OF THE YEAR
The top honor: a journal that stands out above all others in 2005.
LORD OF THE BLOG
Best U.S. Male Journal
LADY OF THE BLOG
Best U.S. Female Journal
Something New
DUKE OF THE BLOG
Best U.K. Male Journal
DUCHESS OF THE BLOG
Best U.K. Female Journal
MARQUIS/MARQUISE OF THE BLOG
MOST HUMOROUS JOURNAL
MOST EMOTIONAL JOURNAL
Journal producing the most distinct emotional response among readers, happy or sad. This is the journal that gives readers a real sense that they're reading something straight from the writer's heart.
MOST THOUGHT-PROVOKING JOURNAL
Journal written in a way to inspire dialog and/or raise awareness about issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
MOST EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL
MOST INSPIRATIONAL JOURNAL
ADDED! This journal might be the one that lifts your spirits through its religious overtones. It might be the journal written by someone who has overcome great obstacles. In some way, this is the journal that inspires you most.
Sometimes I Think
BEST POLITICAL JOURNAL
BEST TRAVEL JOURNAL
BEST FAMILY JOURNAL
BEST PETS JOURNAL
ADDED! Best journal devoted to pets, animal rights or presented as being written from a "pet's" perspective.
MOST OUTSPOKEN JOURNAL
Journal with powerful entries that tackle tough issues head-on. It's not about "masked vulgarities" or anything else that might make the TOS people raise an eyebrow: it's more about writing honestly without any fears of telling it like it is.
BEST USE OF ATTITUDE
Journal with creative and effective use of grandiose behavior.
MOST WELL-WRITTEN JOURNAL
Best use of grammar.
BEST FICTION/POETRY JOURNAL
Journal consisting of original fiction or poetry that stands out among the rest.
BEST INDIVIDUAL ENTRY OR SERIES OF ENTRIES
Award for a single entry or series of related entries on a particular topic.
"So here's the deal..." by Jennifer
BEST AIM JOURNAL
NEW! Specifically to feature journals created by AIM Users. Since AIM journals are a relatively recent possibility, all of the AIM journals themselves would automatically be "new."
Can I nominate my own journal for this one? If so, consider it done..=)
BEST-KEPT SECRET JOURNAL
NEW! Most outstanding journal that is older than a year, but that readers feel hasn't received the attention it deserves.
MOST-MISSED JOURNAL
NEW! A journal you miss the most: one that still exists but has not been updated in any way in at least three months that readers wish would be regularly updated again. Consider it the "Best Abandoned Journal." Maybe this award will change that!
Life in the blue Victorian house...
MOST CREATIVE/ORIGINAL JOURNAL
til next time...=)
