Isaac’s Turns Seven
Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday dear Isaac,
happy birthday to you!
It might a few months late getting online but that makes it no less of an event. In November, for the first and last time, Isaac turned seven. We planned a dinner out with family and friends as well as a party at the house so we could celebrate properly with cake and presents. We gave Isaac the choice of where he wanted to have his birthday dinner and thankfully he chose the Olive Garden – a fantastic and much yummier choice over the more usual kiddie venues such as Chucky Cheese or Monkey Joes. We will still eventually go to one of the others but instead of being the focus of a birthday party, we can just go and have a great time playing games or jumping around.
Dinner was fantastic. With such a large group I didn’t know what to expect but the OG had everything organized. They even put us in a sectioned off part of the restaurant near another large family party so we could be as loud as we wanted. After dinner we all headed back to the house to serenade the birthday boy and eat cake.
Jacob and I spent much of the day making Isaac’s cake. Carol in the past has always done something special with the cake, so this time I wanted to give it a go. A grande battle was the idea we were working with. I had some old molds to help with the castles and Jacob was able to find a bunch of medieval men and siege weapons to make sure it was a battle that would not be forgotten. The cake was fun and rewarding to make. Plus we got to eat icing and play with toys for most of the day – not much tops that – except getting to eat more of it that night !!!
One of the great things about having a big family is that birthdays are sometimes likes Christmas. Isaac had a great time opening gifts. Even those that couldn’t be there in person sent cards and well wishes. Of particular interest were the G.I. Joes, Race Track, and Legos.
Happy Birthday Isaac. I hope the year to come is one to remember.
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