September 11, 2011
When did my happy-go-lucky boy grow up? How did he get to be 8 years old? He is still the same sweet, friendly, happy, ray of sunshine that he has always been! I am so blessed to have him in my life! He lights up my world!
I brought a GIANT cookie into his class for his birthday treat. Here he is with his teacher, Mrs. Eddleman, singing the birthday song & dance!
For his party, Ethan wanted a Pirate theme. We decorated the house for Pirates and then invited friends and family! A lot of people were out of town, so it was one of the smaller parties we have done. It was still very nice.
We swam, ate pizza, and hung out!
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Eli, Bryce, Logan, Ethan, & Matthew |
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Nikki & Britt |
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Eating for 3 Now! : ) |
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Michele & Brenley |
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Bob & Sally |
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A.J. |
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Lori with Nathan |
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Ethan and Brenley |
Chris made up a treasure hunt for the kids. They ran all around the front and back yard looking for their loot!
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Brooklyn and Ivan |
"Happy Birthday to you!"
Opening presents.
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The Blumentritt & Sterne Kids |
Brittany was so funny! She bought this Justin Beiber Poster for Ethan as a joke! They are always teasing Kayla about clowns & Logan about gray walls.....Now they tease Ethan about his Beiber-hair! She hung the poster up in his room & he didn't find it until late that night! He was so surprised! It was really funny!
Matthew stayed the night for a little sleep-over. It was a great birthday for my sweet boy!