Monday, August 10, 2009

The Double-Digit Birthday

Andrew has been announcing the countdown to his 10th birthday. He often reminded us that he would no longer be in single-digit years. As always, his birthday started with breakfast in bed.
Then we hit the pool.
We had to leave early because Bev had a major allergic reaction to something. Her eye was so swollen she could barely see through it. (This is after Benadryl.)
When Dad got home from work, he opened his gifts. He is still a Legomaniac.
When choosing the dinner destination, he took a few things into account. The most important requirement was that they bring you dessert and sing to you. He chose Macaroni Grill. I am just glad that he will now choose an actual restaurant. For several years it was McDonalds or Wendy's.

He was excited to have Uncle Sean join us too.
His birthday was a good one. He is the kind of kid that wants it to be magical. He is always so excited about it--with that comes a little pressure for me to make it fabulous. It's interesting, but the things he most looks forward to are the traditions--breakfast in bed, dinner where he chooses, family parties, his birthday interview.
I still can't believe it has been ten years since his appearance into our lives. He is growing up too fast.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Andrew is a great kid and we have enjoyed all the good times we have had with him. We love it when he comes to spend the day as he did today. He is great at Canasta now and is growing up way to fast. Where have all the years gone?

Julie Jones said...

I really wish we could have all been there. I hate being so busy!