Exhibit A: Miriam's 17th on Tuesday (and Wednesday)
Miriam had to go to class and work and choir practice on her actual birthday (welcome to the adult world!) so we celebrated as a family the next day. She went skating with friends. Mr. Pickles grilled. Chocolate lava cakes were consumed. She'll celebrate with some more friends later this weekend -- she and Katie are planning a Phantom of the Opera-themed party. (It's awesome seeing Miriam get into all the musicals I loved when I was the same age!)
Exhibit B: Jojo's 11th on Thursday
Jojo chose all his favorite foods for meals, got to play Wii (during Lent!!), and didn't have to do school. So all in all a good day for him. He'll have a birthday party with his friends, also this weekend. (The fun just never stops!)
Exhibit C: Mr. Pickles' something something-th on Friday (and Saturday)
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| Happy Birthday to meeeeee... |
Aw, who am I kidding.
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| he was winding up for a huge sneeze, and then when I took this picture -- my camera is not a quiet one -- everyone broke down laughing |
Since Mr. Pickles' birthday fell on a Friday in Lent, we extended his celebration to the next day as well so we could feast with a clear conscience. Although for his birthday dinner he made grilled salmon, which really doesn't seem all that penitential. :) He did take his birthday off work, which was celebratory in itself. His birthday cake was the most amazingest thing -- it was gluten- and dairy-free chocolate cake made with coconut sugar and it was sooooo good. The kids all pitched in to get him Mario Kart 8 and another set of Switch controllers, so it was really a gift for everyone.
Mr. Pickles took most of the week off work, which was nice for him and for us. Also on Monday, the kids asked me how much school we were going to do that week, and I said "It's Birthday Week! No school!" And behold, the sound of a great multitude rejoicing.
