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Birthday Celebrations, part 2 (Sunday Edition)

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Sunday morning was the typical get up and get ready for church, except I did make cinnamon rolls for breakfast to add a little sweetness to the day.  After church Danny gave me birthday presents.  I got a few books, some crafting supplies and the movie Enchanted, which I find hilarious.

Opening presents, yay!
I then got to partake in one of the greatest things in the world, a Sunday nap.  That evening, Danny and I went to my parents' house.  My mom made one of my favorite meals, chicken enchiladas.  I was then given the assignment to decorate the cake.  I wasn't really prepared for this assignment, so I just used a plastic sandwich bag, frosting and food dye.  I've decorated better cakes in my life, but that's ok.

The cake with the sufficient decorating job, nothing more, nothing less.
My brother Joel's birthday is 3 days before mine.  We are birthday buddies.  My siblings, their spouses and children came over for a big birthday party for both of us.  (We missed you Michele and Dan!)  

Me and Joel blowing out the our birthday candles
Super R, such a funny kid.
After eating cake and ice cream, Joel and I got to open more presents.  (Man, I'm spoiled!) 
Super R and General J helping me with the present opening process.
Joel showing some of his birthday goods
After all the gifts were opened, the nephews ran around and the rest of us chatted.  Then some of my siblings and I spotted these decorative wooden shoes my mom has from Holland.  We decided to let B. Anu try them on and see how he felt about this cultural experience.

At first B. Anu was a little hesitant with this foreign object.
But then he decided to try them on.
He ended up liking them!  It was so cute to see him stomp
around in these little shoes.
After my family party Danny and I visited Danny's sister Mary and some of his other family members.  We had a little popcorn party.  (I was kind of "sugared out" by this point, so popcorn was a great treat.)  I also received so many phone calls, texts and emails from family and friends throughout the day as well as cards and facebook messages.  This was such a perfect birthday.  I definitely felt so loved! 
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  1. Lee AnnApril 14, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    You'll be happy to know that my mom got those little wooden shoes in Holland when she was expecting me! She needs to see them on Andrew Ralphie! Great party!

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  2. grammawoodApril 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Yes, one of the greatest things in the world is a Sunday nap.

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