Our Happily Ever Laughter: One weekend, Three Birthdays!

This weekend was a birthday marathon. On Friday we celebrated my sister in law Olivia's 30th with a SURPRISE party. On Saturday we celebrated my Mother in law Alice's birthday with a family dinner out. Then today we rounded out the weekend with a Chuck E Cheese extravaganza for my oldest nephew, Jason, who turned 8! It was a busy weekend, but it was a lot of fun seeing everyone, and of couse all of the cake and icecream was an added bonus.

Friday night we got to Ryan and Olivia's house around 6, so as the boys waited they decided to have some chips and watch SpongeBob:

Shortly after came the big surprise:

And then came the dress up part...Olivia was a great sport as her sister "30'd" her up:

Matt was really fascinated by Aunt Olivia's get up, but Zach had his eye on his cousin Grant's new guinea pigs. Here Z is holding Toffee(I think), while Grant holds Caramel:

Matt was interested in the animals, but not interested enough to touch them:

I hope you get your wish this year Olivia:

On Saturday night, we all met up at Friendly's to celebrate Alice. Here is part of the crew:

And at the other end, were myself, Lisa and this smiley little guy:

Alice opened up her presents, and then enjoyed being serenaded by three of her grandsons(the other one was strapped into his high chair)

The boys insisted they help blow out the candles too, just to make sure Grandma got her wish:

I think Jason was just getting in a little practice for his party today too.

Everyone had a wonderful time. The boys were really into playing in the arcade this trip, even Matt. Well actually, Matt was interested in putting tokens in the slots and then leaving the game. The one game he did like to watch me play was a game where you tried to punch boxers in the head as they moved past you. Here he is getting ready to "play" the game:

And here are Z and Wayne playing together:

Jason had a great time shouting for Chuck E Cheese to come,

and he looked so happy when he got his birthday crown:

I still can't believe that it was eight years ago tomorrow that he entered our lives. Jason, so many wonderful things have happened since you've come, I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I hope you enjoyed your party, we were so happy to be there!