Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts

Monday, September 01, 2008

The Real Thing

As Jonathon and I discussed what to get Nathan for his birthday, it became very evident that a real set of golf clubs was going to win. You see, I am not a golfer, I have zero interest, and have only begun to understand the game because it is a constant in my husband's life (and his parents)...therefore, to feel as if I am not completely "out of the loop", I attempt to understand. So, I knew I was not going to win the battle for what to get our son for his birthday. I knew that if golf clubs weren't bought for his birthday, than they would be bought for Christmas. So...this is what Nathan got. A brand, spanking, new set of REAL golf clubs, that fit is height. I think that Jonathon was WAY more excited in giving them to Nathan than Nathan was in getting them, though I am sure as he gets a little older he will appreciate that he has them. :)
(Do you hear the angels singing songs of joy when you look at these clubs? ;)

And, I must admit, Nathan does look pretty cute whacking away with his clubs. He is actually getting pretty good and accurate. Which is why I made rules when I agreed to let Jonathon get the clubs for him. They are as follows:
1. No playing in the house (this goes for daddy as well)
2. No playing around other kids (this goes for daddy as well)
3. Learn to respect them...don't go throwing them all around the yard like the plastic clubs. (this goes for daddy as well)

So far, Nathan has abide by these rules...Daddy, on the other hand...I am still working on that ;)

Monday, August 18, 2008

Even MORE Birthday Fun!

Nathan still wasn't sure of what the whole "opening gifts" entails and means. He either just doesnt get it yet, or seriously has zero interest. He DID really enjoy ALL the gifts once they were open...especially anything having to do with Cars, or Lightening McQueen (it was amazing how many people bought him stuff pertaining to that, even when they didnt know of his obsession).


Oh yes, and he LOVED the cake (as did I! Thanks Dee Dee!)!


Opening more gifts.

More Birthday

The Birthday Boy.



I realized halfway into Nathan's party that the next 2 year old Birthday party that I am going to throw is going to be a "Balloon" theme. You see, the kids couldn't get enough of all the balloons...so I just decided to untie them all and let the little tykes go to town. Which they did! And there is Nan right in the middle of it! :)

(From left: Dylan Williams, Audrey Freeman, Nathan, Alexa Mortenson...and of course Nan/Clara Rhodes)

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Happy 2nd Birthday Nathan! (Post #1)


Whew, year numero 2...and we are still alive! We had a great celebration for Nathan on the 16th. At the time I was planning the shindig, Nathan was very much into tractors, and he had just gotten his new John Deere tractor from Nan and Paps. SO, why not do a John Deere themed party I thought? Of course, by the time his party rolled around, he had changed his interest completely and is now 100% obsessed with the movie "Cars". He LOVES Lightening McQueen and would probably watch the move 8 times a day if allowed (remember the garage door obsession? It is ALMOST at that level.). So, in hindsight, if I could have seen into the future, we would have had a Lightening McQueen party, alas...I am not THAT talented ;)

The party was great! Everyone came, everyone ate, everyone laughed...and Nathan got a lot of great gifts. I do think he was a little overwhelmed with all the adults and children in the same place, but he did a great job and managed to chat everyone up!

Pure Enjoyment!


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Friday, July 25, 2008

Early Birthday Gift Part 2

Of course, you cannot have your very own tractor without the proper license plate to put on it!


Like Great-Grandfather, Like Great Grandson. Two peas in a pod!

Thanks Nan and Paps for the awesome birthday gift for Nathan!

Early Birthday Gift

Last week, I took Nathan out to Nan and Pap's house for the day, and this is what was waiting for him. At first he was a little timid with it, but before long he was following Paps around "mowing the lawn". He LOVES it!
All new and shiney!

"Hmmm....what is this all about?"


"I LIKE this!"

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

The Outfit


Of course, on such a special day, the Bithday Boy needed a special shirt. :)

The Gifts!




Nathan got lots of good books, some clothes, some money for his College Fund and a cute little piggy bank! He wasnt real into opening the gifts...but he sure liked what was inside! :)

The Damage


SOMEONE likes cake!

My Birthday Friends

All of Nathan's friends came over to celebrate the big day with him. From left (kids only): Keaton Walker, Audrey Freeman, Dylan Williams, Clara Crawford, Cooper Mattingly, and Nathan.

Mmmm....Chocolate Cake






Birthday Shindig

Aunt Dee Dee made Nathan's cakes. The one above was for everyone to eat, while the one below was for Nathan only! :)


The spread...lots of food! The house was decorated with dark and light blue balloons...

Friday, August 17, 2007

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY NATHAN!!!




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